The Bhimpahad Mahotsav began at the foothills of Bhimpahad located in Mukundpur panchyat in Deogaon Block on Monday which will continue till October 30, said Bolangir District Central cooperative Bank president LaxmanMeher.
People of Mukundpur panchyat and Deogaon are observing the fest for last five years. Bhimpahad has 64 caves and has connection with first War of Independence even earlier.
There was a tribal uprising and Athgaon Zamidar Dharma Singh Mandhata Majhi had fought against the Britishers. Tribal leader Chakara Bisoi and his followers had taken shelter in the Athgaon Jamidar Dharma Singh Mandhata Majhi area.
"We request both the State and Central Governments to conduct research on the area so that more information about the area would come to limelight," said president of BhimPahad Mahostov Laxman Meher.