Bhubaneswar, Nov. 18 -- The 31st edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) brought together 65 heritage enthusiasts historians, conservationists, and volunteers for an impressive exploration of two remarkable archaeological sites-Kualo, home to the ancient Ashtashambhu Shiva Temples, and Saranga, known for its majestic Ananta Sayana Vishnu sculpture on the bank of the Brahmani River.
The heritage walk began at Kualo (Kuala), one of the oldest settlements in the region.
Scholars believe the name Kualo may be a later form of Kodalaka, the historical headquarters of the Stambha/Sulki Dynasty of the 9th Century.
Known temple patrons like their contemporaries-the Bhanjas of Khiching-the Sulkis left behind distinctive architectural contrib...