Debakunda

Debakunda or Deokunda is naturally created pond located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India, and is part of the Simlipal National Park. The flowing water from an adjacent waterfall has created this pond. There is a temple called "Ambika Mandira" that was discovered by Rajkumar Prafulla Chandra Bhanja Deo, a researcher and a king during British Raj who stayed at Debakunda and researched about this place. Debakunda is home to lichen species like Parmeliaceae.LocationDebakunda is located at a distance of 60 km from Baripada and 85 km from Balasore.EtymologyDebakunda is combination of two Odia words "Deba" (deity) and "Kunda"