Odisha

'Nath Tradition' has a great following in Hinduism. Among various shrines across the country, Baba Gorakhnath temple in Jagatsinghpur of Odisha is most revered in this tradition. The town of Jagatsinghpur is around 65km from Odisha's capital Bhubaneshwar. Idol of ...

Puri Rath Yatra has a long tradition and has a lot of amazing customs. In this article, let us know more about a few more rituals performed during the Rath Yatra in Puri. Anavasara or Anasara It is believed that the ...

Have you ever tried to learn about the rituals or customs followed during a festival? You might roll your eyes and ask what is so interesting about it! Well, each and every festival has an exciting story behind it; only when ...

Leaving the impression of foot-prints on the sand, head towards the mesmerising coastal lines of Odisha! Waves invite you to play 'hide and seek'; the cool breeze singing welcome songs makes you want for more. Such are the vistas of beaches ...

Devi Shakti or Shakti is related to goddess Parvati and there are various Shakti Peethas (shrines) in India. The legend of Sati's self-immolation is an important part in the formation of devi temples in India. After self-immolation, each part of Sati's ...

Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of Odisha, is known for its temple architecture. There are a number of temples in this city and most of them are dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that Emperor Ashoka fought the famous Kalinga war ...

Hot water springs in India are connected to many legends and stories; indicating that hot springs have existed from ancient period. Indians believe that hot springs have medicinal value which can cure many diseases. Hence, they have spiritual and religious significance ...

Gopalpur is a coastal town located on the southern boundary lines of Odisha and is situated near the Bay of Bengal. It is considered as one of the top three tourist destinations of the state. Thousands of tourists visit the place ...

Chandipur is a small beach resort in the state of Odisha. It is a perfect getaway for those in search of peace and tranquillity. Travellers come here to relax on the sun kissed beaches and also rejuvenate themselves by exploring the ...

Dharamgarh is known as the granary of Odisha. It is one of the leading rice producing centre in Odisha. The town has many old temples here and attracts tourists who come to explore them. The lofty hills, dense forests, beautiful waterfalls ...

The town of Kandhamal is blessed with dense forests, scenic waterfalls, towering mountains and hospitable villagers. The major source of income here is tea and coffee plantation and as soon as you enter this region the aroma of these brews are ...

Chilka is home to the largest coastal lagoon in India. The pride of this region is the Chilka Lake which is the second largest lagoon in the world. Tourists come from far and wide to enjoy the beauty of the region ...