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Orissa
[ Edit ] Overview
For more general information on Orissa (Economy, History, Demographics, etc.), please refer to the Orissa Wiki Guide.
Highlights
[ Edit ] Destinations in Orissa
- Konark: Konark is a town located about 65 km from the capital city of Bhubaneshwar, along the Bay of Bengal in the state of Orissa. Konark is for its famous monument and attraction, the Sun Temple.
- Puri: Puri, located in the State of Orissa, 65 kms from Bhubaneshwar. It is one of the oldest cities in the eastern part of the country. The best time to visit Puri is between September and March.
- Bhubaneshwar: Bhubaneshwar is the state capital and the largest city of Orissa. Bhubaneswar is often referred to as a Temple City of India. The best time to vist Bhubaneshwar is in the winter months between October to March.
[ Edit ] Festivals of Orissa
Important festivals of Orissa are:
[ Edit ] Foods of Orissa
[ Edit ] Monuments and Temples in Orissa
- Sun Temple Konark: Konark Sun Temple also known as the Black Pagoda is a 13th-century Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa. It is said to have taken 1,200 artisans and craftsmen 12 years to complete the construction of the Sun Temple. The Konark Sun Temple is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- Jagannath Temple: Jagannath Temple also known as the White Pagoda located in Puri, 60 kms from Bhubaneshwar. Jagannath Temple was built in the 12th century and attracts thousands of pilgrims every year, particularly during the annual Rath Yatra festival.
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves: Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are the caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance, located 6 kms outside of the city of Bhubaneshwar in Orissa. The caves was build in 1st Century BC, are believed to be the earliest Jain rock cut shelters.
Other Information
[ Edit ] Capital of Orissa
Bhubaneswar
[ Edit ] Orissa Area
155,820 sq.kms
[ Edit ] Orissa Languages
Oriya
[ Edit ] Orissa Population
36,706,920
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