Bhanja dynasty Origin traced to peacock egg
Bhanja dynasty Origin traced to peacock egg (legends and copper plates) . The different branches of the dynasty are:
Bhanjas of Khinjali 0 One branch ruled in Baud- Phulabani area and the other in Ganjam-Phulabani area. Their capitals Dhritipur and Vanjulavaka (Bhanjanagar I). They were Saivas by faith.
Bhanjas of Khijingakotta 0 A branch ruled in Khiching area of Mayurbhanja and Keonjhar. Adi Bhanja, Kotta Bhanja, Digabhanja., Rana Bhanja were the rulers.Bhanja families now live in Baud, Daspalla, Ghumusar, Rajkanika.
