Mayurbhanja
Mayurbhanja- Ex-tributary state which merged into Orissa in 1949. Was the head quarters of the Bhanja rulers of Khijinga Mandala. A ruler called Ganadanda Virabhadra was born by breaking open a pea-hen’s eggs. The dynasty he established came to be known as Bhanja a (Tradition). Chhau dance of Mayurbhanja is famous.The rulers are said to be liberal and popular among the people famous for the temple of Khiching.
