Gupteswar, a land where religion is the essence of existence, it is but natural to find godhood embedded in beliefs and crock of people. Gupteswar is one of the peerless Shiva temples of Southern Orissa.The cave Shrine of Gupteswar nestles on a lush green hill, 58 K.m from Jeypore, and […]
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Bikramkhol is a historic site situated in the Jharsuguda district of Odisha, India, and is located in the Belpahar Range Reserved Forest. In the village known as Banjari, the ancient cave of Bikramkhol bears the evidence of the evolution of human civilization and a script established by them, back in […]
The beautiful eastern district of Mayurbhanj which was once the citadel of the kings of the Bhanja empire during the period of 950 AD to 1250 AD, occupies a marvellous place in the cultural hub of India. The district is not only filled with ancient temples and exquisite monuments but […]
The sacred land of Odisha is enriched by development in both Puranic and historical sites and monuments of Brahmanic, Buddhist, Jain, Islamic and Christian faiths. In addition to the Temples, Pagodas, Buddhist temples, and Jaina Relicsm, the Islam and Christian historic sites of Odisha also produce an ancient and important […]
Bhitarkanika national park which is spread across a vast area of 672 sq. kms in Odisha is blessed with a vast mangrove ecosystem. In literal terms, ‘Bhitara’ means interior and ‘Kanika’ means beautiful which implies the beauty and variance of the ecosystem. Bhitarkanika National Park is the second largest ecosystem in India and is recognised […]
The village of Shergarh, in the Baleswar district of Odisha, is famous for the Khajureswar community of temples of Shiva. Khajureswara Sivalinga, along with Baneswar Shiv Linga from Baleshwer town, is said to have been built by Banasura. A small compound with a cluster of temples has a Khajureswara temple: […]
In Chaurasi, Odisha, there is a temple called Varahi Deula which is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Maa Varahi. This temple is situated in Puri district on the eastern coast of Odisha. Amongst all of the temples of Maa Varahi in India, the Varahi temple of Chaurasi is exceptional. […]
The name Nandankanan illustrates the eternal beauty of the place where the visitor finds himself as to have come into a celestial world. Literally meaning The Garden of Heaven, Nandan Kanan is a real place of relaxing your mind amidst a green environment and a cherishing view of the wildlife. […]
Odisha is home to numerous wildlife sanctuaries which the common public is unaware of. Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary is probably one of the lesser talked spots. The sanctuary is nestled in the lap of the dense forest home to many wild animals along with hundreds of birds and other esoteric flora […]
The ancient Sabara Srikhetra Jagannath Temple of Koraput district is among one of the most treasured Jagannath temples across the state of Odisha. The temple is not only a centre for offering to the trinity but also an acclaimed place for divine consciousness of Lord Jagannath. The temple has been […]
Crowded and rush, the city is full of noise. Exploring a calm and peaceful place amidst green forests serves mental peace. In the eyes of a spectator, it is a pleasant treat to both the eyes and the mind. Nature has bestowed Nayagarh district with most of its elite picturesque. […]
Ekamra Haat, a mini Odisha in itself, is the initiative driven by the Odisha state government to help advance Odia handicrafts, in addition to other craftworks from the whole way across India. Likewise, modern architectures of Ekamra Hata have set up in the towns of Puri and Konark. The major […]
Vedvyas Temple is located in the Indian state of Odisha, near the city of Rourkela. Vedvyas was the author of one of the Hindus’ most sacred writings, the Mahabharata, according to Hindu mythology. T he Temple was named after him. Vedvyas originally called Parasara Munda is not only a place […]
No journey of a travel enthusiast that will reopen eyes to explore history among the wild without a trip to Chudanga Gada fort. The fort is located at a distance of 14 kms north to Bhubaneswar in Baranga village along the banks of river Prachi. What History Says As per […]
God is omnipresent and Lord Jagannath is as well. It is nevertheless wrong to say that Puri is His hometown but here is another home to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra in Baripada. Popularly known as Jagannath Temple, the premises is a look alike of the Puri temple […]
Within a forest area about 30 kms from Keonjhar town of Odisha state lies a beautiful hill called Gonasika. The spectacular views of this area, being within a deep forest, is very stunning and attracts a lot of nature lovers. The word ‘Gonasika,’ in Hindi, Sanskrit and many other languages, […]
The Barabati Fort which is located in the west side of the millennium city of Cuttack is one of the most sought tourist attractions of Odisha. This ruined fort was built by the Ganga dynasty near the banks of Mahanadi. The fort which is spread over an area of 102 […]
Located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha is the Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary which was constructed on 6 May 1981. The sanctuary lies in close proximity to the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary bound by the Mahanadi River along the entry. Spread at an approximate area of 168.35 square kilometres, this heavenly […]
In Hindu Puranas and mythological descriptions, the Kailash Mountain range in the Himalayas is believed to be the living place of Lord Shiva And Goddess Parvati. Here in Odisha, Kapilash Temple is the identical spot with the Kailash which is the legendary abode of Lord Shiva. Surrounded by green forest, […]
Situated at a distance of 8 kms to the south-east of the famous Sun Temple at Konark in the district of Puri is the ancient Buddhist site of Kuruma. The aerial view of the site shows a modern temple that has three Buddhist images those have been structured as the […]
