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Local legend claims that Valmiki wrote the Ramayana on the banks of the Tamasa river. The region was known as Malyavantagiri in the Ramayana, and Sitakunda, near Mudulipada was believed to have been the bathing place of Sita. Local legend also claims the Pandavas spent a year in exile in the dense forests of Malkangiri. Kanamraju, Balaraju and Poturaju are the three famous Lords of this area, who are worshipped by the people. On every alternative year, Badayatra, the festival of these Lords is celebrated throughout the district. Prior to 1936, Malkangiri was part of Koraput district of the Madras...
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