Dashapalla

Dashapalla, also known as Daspalla, is an archaeologically important site situated in Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

The dissident Sal Banj left Boudh and proceeded to meet the Gajapati of Puri through the ages old Jagannath Sadak.

Other historians tell that king Sal Bhanj had only das (oriya for 10) Pallies (villages) so Daspalli got renamed as Daspalla.

Its boundary touches the district border of Cuttack, Angul, Boudh, Kandhamal and Ganjam.

Dashapalla falls under the Kandhamal (Lok Sabha constituency) and Daspalla (Odisha State Legislative Assembly).

The Lankapodi Yatra commences on the day of Ram Navami and continues for a fortnight.

Lanka podi Yatra (festival) is celebrated across different places of the state, but Daspallah in Nayagarh district is the most popular and the oldest which continues to attract the admires of mythology and folk culture since 1802.

The Kuanria Dam is a water reservoir for irrigation and fishery purpose with a deer park alongside which makes it a visiting and picnic place as well.