The name Saptasajya means seven hills surrounding an area. Again, there is a story behind it. The Saptarashis (Seven Saints) had their ashramas here in this place popularly known as ‘Seven Beds or Seven Homes’.

From the Dhenkanal town, this amazing place is located at a distance of 12 kms. this place is known for its scenic beauty and amazing wildlife that use to thrive here at a great potential. As this place is closely located to the town of Dhenkanal, it is considered as the most accessed one among all the tourist locations located in this district.

     As per the puranas, Pandavas had spent some time here during the incognito life. Here, you can also find the temple that is dedicated to Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman. This temple is called as Raghunath temple. Rani Ratnapriya Devi built this temple. It is beleived that Lord Rama, Brother Lakshman and mother Sita had stayed here for many days during the vanavasa(Self exile) period. During the Ramanavami, many devotees use to come here to worship Lord Rama. The temple at Saptasajya is located at a height of 900 feet on the hill top. 

Saptasajya is relatively a small protected forest reserve with rich vegetation, a mixed deciduous forest dominated by the Sal trees. It got officially recognised as a sanctuary in 1970. The fauna includes buffaloes, cows, wild goats, leopard and a variety of birds. The entire hill range is spread over 2096.75 hectare area at 300 metres to 586 metres above sea level. The biodiversity is further enhanced with a medicinal garden.