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MANGALAJODI

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The Odisha government has proposed to ban movement of mechanised fishing boats in the Mangalajodi area of the Chilika lake.

Mangalajodi is an olden village under Odisha block in Khordha district of Odisha at the northern part of Chilika Lake.
Scenic beauty of this village and its vast wetland attracts the visitors.
Mangalajodi is recognised as globally important for the conservation of birds. Migratory birds arrive there for roosting.

Roosting - to settle down for rest or sleep; to settle oneself as if on a roost.

Its vast wetlands attract thousands of migratory birds, journey from as far different places of the world.
Its wetlands now host more than 1.5 lakhs of birds in the peak season.
The month November to March is a good time to visit for enjoying an amazing experience.
Its importance as a significant global wetland habitat and declared as an International Bird Conservation Area.
Paika Akhada is another dance performed by some villagers.
Danda Yatra is one of the oldest ritual occasions celebrated in the month of Chaitra.

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