Daya River, River in Odisha, India
The Daya River is a river in Odisha that flows about 37 kilometers through Khordha and Puri districts before meeting Chilika Lake. The waterway forms part of a network that carries water to farmland and provides natural channels through the region.
The banks of this river witnessed a turning point in the history of Emperor Ashoka following the Kalinga War. The events are recorded in rock inscriptions at Dhauli, visible south of Bhubaneswar.
The river supports communities along its course by providing water for farming and sustaining traditional fishing practices. People depend on these waters for their daily work and livelihoods.
You can reach the river through nearby towns and explore various points along its course. The Dhauli hills offer good access and viewpoints for visiting the area.
The river joins with the Malaguni River below Golabai and forms part of a complex water system that flows into Chilika Lake. This connection is important for the ecology of the lake and water flow in the surrounding region.
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