History
As per folklore here, Bellaguntha was a main market place for grocerry and cattle in the Ganjam district. This place is famous for Brass Fish "Pitala Macha" in the World. Nrusinghanatah temple is one of the significant temple in this region that attracts thousands of pilgrims to get a darsan of Lord Lakshmi Nrusingh. One of the Bhanja Kings form Bhanja Dynasty had established the temple during 18th century.
Bellaguntha was the business destination for people. All grocery,corns,vegetables etc. came from Boudh and Phulbani for selling. People purchase and resale/supply to Aska and Berhampur. It was the business hub in the region. Bellaguntha itself famous for Art and culture with brass,silver,copper, and woodwork. The world famous Brassfish are still the main attraction of the city. There was a tale about the brass fish. The brass fishes will swim in water for several minutes to entertain the king and queen. Bellaguntha is mainly well known for TT&T(Temples,Teachers and Tanks).There are more than twenty temples inside the town and more than twentyfive tanks inside and outskirts of the town. Bellaguntha is also the education hub in the region, recognised for more teachers such as mathematics, English etc.
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