When and where does Dhenkanal Heritage Walks — Walk #42 take place?

Dhenkanal Heritage Walks — Walk #42 is scheduled on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Walkers assemble by 8:00 AM at In front of Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Dhenkanal. The walk runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

What is the route and how many stops are covered?

This pedestrian trail covers 2 heritage stops, including In front of Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Kandabindha (କାଣ୍ଡବିନ୍ଧା) — The Village of Martial Arts. All stops feature verified GPS pins on Google Maps.

How much does it cost to join this heritage walk?

This is a free community heritage walk. Anyone interested in Odisha's heritage and culture can participate without any registration fee.

What should walkers bring or wear on the trail?

Participants are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and modest clothing suitable for temple premises, carry drinking water for hydration, and respect photography guidelines inside sacred sanctums.

Who can I contact for walk-day directions or inquiries?

You can reach the walk coordinator at Suresh Prasad Mishra: +91 94370 93995 or message via WhatsApp for start point assistance.

Completed walk — Dhenkanal

Dhenkanal Heritage Walks — Walk #42

Sunday, 18 October 2026 · 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Assemble 8:00 AM

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Event: Dhenkanal Heritage Walks — Walk #42
Date & Time: Sunday, 18 Oct 2026 · 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Assemble 8:00 AM)
Start Point: In front of Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Dhenkanal (Dhenkanal) · GPS: 20.6640000, 85.5980000
Trail Stops: 2 heritage places with verified Google Maps pins
Participation Fee: Free community admission
Coordinator Helpline: Suresh Prasad Mishra: +91 94370 93995

Dhenkanal Heritage Walks — Walk #42 poster — Official event poster

Join us for an immersive pedestrian heritage walk with Odisha Heritage Walks. Guided by our storytellers, we unearth archives, oral traditions, and cultural layers woven into Odisha's living heritage.

Walk logistics

When it happened, where it started, and how to reach the trail.

Walk-day helpline

Need help finding the start point or running 5 mins late on walk morning?

Call Lead (Suresh Prasad Mishra: +91 94370 93995) WhatsApp

Timing

Date: 18 October 2026
Assemble / report by: 8:00 AM
Walk starts: 8:00 AM
Ends: 1:00 PM

Starting point

In front of Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Dhenkanal

Open start pin in Maps

Transport

Own arrangement

Please arrange your own transport to the starting point.

Additional instructions

Meeting place: In front of Mahila Mahavidyalaya at 8:00 AM.
Sunday 18 October 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Please bring water bottles and umbrellas with you. Special request to be time conscious.
For enquiries: Suresh Prasad Mishra (+91 94370 93995).

Storyteller: Mr. Suresh Prasad Mishra

More information — contact

Suresh Prasad Mishra: +91 94370 93995

About this walk

The story of this trail

Dhenkanal Heritage Walks Walk #42 — Kandabindha (କାଣ୍ଡବିନ୍ଧା): The Village of Martial Arts. Sunday 18 October 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Meeting place in front of Mahila Mahavidyalaya. Join this heritage trail to explore the living martial traditions, traditional Paika akhada weapons, sacred shields, village shrines, and martial folklore of Kandabindha in Dhenkanal.

Walk leadership

Who leads this walk

Meet the convenor, co-convenor, and curator for this edition.

Convenor

Mr. Suresh Prasad Mishra

Convenor, Dhenkanal Heritage Walks.

Co-convenor

Biswaranjan Dehury

Heritage trail stops

Places to be visited — preview the route on the map before you walk.

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STOP #1

In front of Mahila Mahavidyalaya

20.664, 85.598

Meeting and assembly point at 8:00 AM.

View on Google Maps

STOP #2

Kandabindha (କାଣ୍ଡବିନ୍ଧା) — The Village of Martial Arts

20.702, 85.635

Historic village exploring ancient Paika martial arts, traditional weapons, shields, shrines, and warrior heritage.

View on Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

When and where does Dhenkanal Heritage Walks — Walk #42 assemble?

The walk takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Participants assemble by 8:00 AM at In front of Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Dhenkanal. The starting point is marked at GPS coordinates 20.6640000, 85.5980000.

How many heritage stops are covered along this trail?

This walk covers 2 heritage stops across Dhenkanal. Each stop features dedicated Google Maps GPS navigation links, historical notes, and curated research details.

Is this walk free to join or is there a ticket fee?

This is a 100% free community walk organized under the Odisha Heritage Walks initiative. Anyone interested in Odisha heritage is welcome to attend without any fees.

What should walkers bring or keep in mind?

Wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking through historic streets and temple stone pavements. Carry a reusable drinking water bottle. Please follow temple decorum and photography rules inside sanctums.

Who should I contact if I am late or cannot find the assembly point?

Contact the chapter coordinator directly at Suresh Prasad Mishra: +91 94370 93995 or tap the "WhatsApp Lead" button for instant on-ground directions.

Archive coming soon

Photos, videos, news cuttings, and the walk report will be published here after the chapter uploads them.

Walk completed

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Archive materials will appear once the chapter publishes them in Admin → Walk Archive.

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Walk specifications

Duration: 5 hrs

2 POIs · Dhenkanal

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Dhenkanal Heritage Walks

WALK #42

DATE & TIMING Sunday, 18 October 2026

Walk: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (5 hrs)

Assemble by: 8:00 AM

STARTING ASSEMBLY POINT In front of Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Dhenkanal

GPS: 20.6640000, 85.5980000

WALK-DAY EMERGENCY HELPLINE Suresh Prasad Mishra: +91 94370 93995

Convenor: Mr. Suresh Prasad Mishra

Trail Itinerary & Heritage Stops (2 POIs)

Stop #	Monument / Landmark	GPS Coordinates	Highlights & Historical Context
Stop #1	In front of Mahila Mahavidyalaya	20.66400, 85.59800	Meeting and assembly point at 8:00 AM.
Stop #2	Kandabindha (କାଣ୍ଡବିନ୍ଧା) — The Village of Martial Arts	20.70200, 85.63500	Historic village exploring ancient Paika martial arts, traditional weapons, shields, shrines, and warrior heritage.