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| Destination
In India
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Orissa |
| Area : |
1,55,707 Sq. km. |
| Capital : |
BHUBANESHWAR. |
| Airport : |
BHUBANESHWAR. |
| Main Language : |
ORIYA. |
| The tropical state of Orissa lies along the
eastern seaboard of India, south of Bengal. Its main attractions are the
temples of the capital Bhubaneshwar, the long sandy beach at Puri and the
great Sun Temple at Konark. These three sites make a convenient and compact
triangle. Orissa is predominantly rural, with fertile green coastal plains
rising to the hills of Eastern Ghats. The state is mineral rich and is a big
exporter of iron ore, with a large factory at Rourkela. The Oriyas, 25% of
whom are indigenous tribal peoples, are particularly friendly and
hospitable. |
¤ PURI |
Puri is one of the most important pilgrimage centre for the Hindus. The
renowned Jagannath temple built in the 15th century AD and crowned with
Vishnu's wheel and flag dominate the landscape at Puri. The temple with its
elaborate carvings and mouldings are very fine examples of Kalingan
architecture. (Non Hindus are not allowed)
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| ¤ BHUBANESHWAR |
Visit the finest temples -
Lingaraj, Rajarani, Mukteswar, Brahmeswar and Parasurameswar. These temples
are some of the best specimens of the Orissan Temple Architecture.
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| ¤ BHUBANESHWAR - DHAULI HILLS |
At Dhauli Hills visit the
Ashokan Edicts. On top of the Dhauli Hill, near the ancient rock edict is a
Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa).
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| ¤ BHUBANESHWAR - KONARK |
The beautiful Sun Temple built
in the 13th century in honour of the Sun God, contains exquisite carvings,
life sized lions and elephants, colossal figures of warriors on horses,
scenes of battle and chase - all carved with great imagination and skill,
testify to the high standard of ancient Indian art and engineering skill.
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| ¤ BHUBANESHWAR - UDAIGIRI CAVES |
10 kms west of Bhubaneshwar are
the Udaigiri Caves, which were occupied by the Buddhist monks as early as
the 2nd century BC.
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