Odisha

Most of us, as children, would have loved to play in the sands during the much-loved and expected visits to the beach. We would try our hands in building castles with secret passages, drawbridges, huge walls etc. Well it was just ...

Buddhism is found in the state of Odisha, since the time of its inception. Although Buddha never visited the land during his lifetime, Hiuen Tsang, the celebrated Chinese traveller in the 7th century, wrote about how flourishing Buddhism was in Odra, ...

Once home to the tribes of Odra, who worshipped the Sun God, Odisha today is known for its ancient architectural masterpieces. The state is home to 62 tribal villages which form microcultural hubs and also has 600 odd temples only in ...

Odisha, which was formerly known as Orissa, is a land of breathtaking landscapes, magnificent temples and lakes. Some of the most famous temples such as the Sun Temple at Konark and Jagannath Temple at Puri are found at Odisha. While we ...

Mythology forms a firm backbone to the culture in India There are a large number of tales and narrations that relate to Hinduism in the ancient religious texts such as the Puranas, Vedas and the epics of Mahabharata, Ramayana and Srimad ...

Puri in Odisha is one of the holiest pilgrim centres in India, which attracts a large number of visitors. This holy town is also known as Jagannath Puri. The place is the abode of art and architecture of Odisha and many ...

Estuaries are channels of rivers or streams that directly connect to the sea. It is a stretch of waterbody which flows into the sea and usually has brackish water. This water body is a mix of fresh water and saline water ...

'Bay' is the stretch of land formed by the sea or ocean covering a large distance. We can see such bays across the world. Similarly, India also has a beautiful bay called the 'Bay of Bengal'. Interestingly, the Bay of Bengal ...

The ancient Kichakeswari Temple is located around 25km away from Karanjia, in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. Located near the confluence of the rivers Khairibandhana and Kantakhairi, the temple is one of the unique attractions of the region. The temple is known ...

Cuttack is one of the tourist destinations of Odisha, and also popular being the birthplace of the Indian nationalist Subash Chandra Bose. The ancestral abode of this personality is today a museum in the city which takes you to his times. ...

You must have heard of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but have you heard of a Leaning Temple? Interestingly, the only leaning temple in the world is located in India. Let us get to know more about this architectural marvel. The ...

Cuttack is one of the most sought after tourist destinations of Odisha. When you visit Cuttack, don't forget to visit Barabati Fort that takes you to the glorious past of the place. Let us see what makes this nine-storied structure one ...