Batrisa Sinhasana

Batrisa Sinhasana is a historic stone throne located in Nandapur, Koraput district, Odisha. It served as the coronation throne of the Silavamsi and Suryavamsi kings of the former Nandapur-Jeypore kingdom. The structure features 32 intricately carved steps, inspired by the legendary throne of King Vikramaditya. Situated on a small hillock in the town centre, it is a protected heritage monument and a key landmark reflecting the region's royal history and architecture.

Visitors can expect an open-air historic monument on a low hillock in central Nandapur. The main structure is a stone throne with 32 steps leading to a raised platform, surrounded by remnants of the old Nandapur fort area. The site is simple and undeveloped, with open surroundings and views of the town. Visitors can walk around the throne, observe stone carvings, take photographs, and explore the adjacent ruins at a leisurely pace.

Batrisa Sinhasana was the coronation throne of the Silavamsi dynasty which founded the Nandapur kingdom in the 13th-14th century, later succeeded by the Suryavamsi dynasty that shifted the capital to Jeypore. The throne with 32 steps was modelled on the legendary throne of King Vikramaditya and was used for royal consecration ceremonies. It represents the political importance of Nandapur as the early capital of the Jeypore estate, one of the largest zamindaris in the former Madras Presidency.

The throne is locally revered as a symbol of royal authority and is linked to the folklore of Vikramaditya's 32 statuettes (Battisi). It remains a cultural landmark for the people of Koraput and is an important heritage site reflecting Odisha's medieval royal traditions and architecture.