Brundaban Palace (BN Palace)

Brundaban Palace, also known as BN Palace, is a historic palace located in Paralakhemundi town in Gajapati district, Odisha. Built during the early 20th century under Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati, it served as the royal residence of the Paralakhemundi Gajapati rulers. Notable for its British-influenced architecture, spacious halls, and landscaped grounds along the Mahendratanaya River, the palace now houses educational institutions and remains a prominent heritage landmark of southern Odisha.

Visitors can expect a large heritage palace complex with British colonial-influenced architecture, symmetrical facades, arched verandas, spacious halls and landscaped gardens. The palace is set in the town of Paralakhemundi near the Mahendratanaya River, surrounded by open grounds and institutional buildings. Visitors can view the exterior architecture, entrance gate, gardens and corridors, and appreciate the historic royal setting. The site is primarily for sightseeing and photography of the exterior and grounds.

Brundaban Palace was built in the early 20th century during the reign of Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo, the last ruler of the Paralakhemundi estate and a key figure in the formation of the separate Odisha state in 1936. It served as the royal residence of the Gajapati rulers and reflects British colonial architectural influence of that period. Later, parts of the palace complex were used to house S.K.C.G. Autonomous College, established in 1896.

The palace is a cultural symbol of the Gajapati heritage of Paralakhemundi and southern Odisha. It represents the royal traditions, administrative history and architectural legacy of the region and remains an important landmark for local identity and heritage tourism in Gajapati district.