Cuttack, 22 July (Report- Rupashree Swetapadma Mohanty): Visitors spotted a large King Cobra near the Barabanka section of the Kapilash Chandrashekhar temple today. This wildlife sighting occurs just days before the start of the annual Bol Bom Yatra. The temple management expects hundreds of thousands of devotees to visit the shrine during this upcoming period. 
The Kapilash temple sits on a hill in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. The surrounding area functions as a recognised wildlife sanctuary. Dense forests cover the hills and valleys. Wild animals and reptiles, including snakes, naturally inhabit this region. The Barabanka road serves as the primary route for people walking up to the temple.
During the Bol Bom Yatra, devotees known as Kaudias walk long distances. They carry water from rivers and pour it over the deity at the temple. Most of these pilgrims prefer to travel during the night or very early in the morning. They choose these hours to avoid the daytime heat. They often walk barefoot along the forest roads.
The recent King Cobra sighting raises practical safety concerns for these night travelers. Currently, the Barabanka road does not have adequate street lighting. The dark environment makes it difficult for walking pilgrims to see snakes or other wildlife on the path. This lack of visibility increases the risk of accidents.
Local citizens urge the district administration to take immediate preventive measures. They demand the installation of bright street lights along the entire Barabanka route. Proper lighting will help the devotees see the road clearly and avoid encounters with reptiles.
Furthermore, the public requests the forest department to deploy field staff along the trekking path. These officials can monitor animal movements and guide the crowds safely. The municipal workers also need to cut the tall grass and clear the bushes located next to the walking trails. Snakes often use these dense bushes for shelter.
The Kapilash temple sits on a hill in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. The surrounding area functions as a recognised wildlife sanctuary. Dense forests cover the hills and valleys. Wild animals and reptiles, including snakes, naturally inhabit this region. The Barabanka road serves as the primary route for people walking up to the temple.
During the Bol Bom Yatra, devotees known as Kaudias walk long distances. They carry water from rivers and pour it over the deity at the temple. Most of these pilgrims prefer to travel during the night or very early in the morning. They choose these hours to avoid the daytime heat. They often walk barefoot along the forest roads.
The recent King Cobra sighting raises practical safety concerns for these night travelers. Currently, the Barabanka road does not have adequate street lighting. The dark environment makes it difficult for walking pilgrims to see snakes or other wildlife on the path. This lack of visibility increases the risk of accidents.
Local citizens urge the district administration to take immediate preventive measures. They demand the installation of bright street lights along the entire Barabanka route. Proper lighting will help the devotees see the road clearly and avoid encounters with reptiles.
Furthermore, the public requests the forest department to deploy field staff along the trekking path. These officials can monitor animal movements and guide the crowds safely. The municipal workers also need to cut the tall grass and clear the bushes located next to the walking trails. Snakes often use these dense bushes for shelter.
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