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DUDUMA WATER FALL
The majestic Duduma Waterfall lies deep in the heartland of Odisha, averdant paradise of paddy fields and palm fringed silver beaches,temples, rivers, waterfalls and tribal people. In a quiet forest and a serene setting it truly is a hidden wonder.The … Continue reading
RATNAGIRI
Ratnagiri is a pilgrimage related to Buddhism and has many significant Buddhist sculptures scattered around in the hill range. The excavations have revealed the relation of this place with the Gupta Dynasty, and this dates back to 6th Century AD. … Continue reading
CHANDRABHAGA SEA BEACH
Tours to Chandrabhaga Beach often marks the end of the tour to Sun Temple in Konark. It is not a written rule though. You can for sure begin your day at this quaint stretch of beach named Chandrabhaga Beach that … Continue reading
GAHIRMATHA BEACH
Gahirmatha Beach is a beach in the Indian state of Odisha. The beach separates the Bhitarkanika mangroves from the Bay of Bengal, is the world’s most important nesting beach for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. The beach is part of Gahirmatha … Continue reading
PARSURAMESWARA TEMPLE AT BHUBANESWAR
The Parsurameswara (c. 650 AD) is the earliest temple still standing in Bhubaneswar. The mid-seventh century date agreed on by most scholars is based on style, as well as on the eight planets which appear over the door to the … Continue reading
ALARNATH TEMPLE AT BRAMHAGIRI
Alarnatha Temple, is a temple dedicated to Vishnu and located in Brahmagiri, Odisha, near Puri. It becomes crowded during the krishna paksha of Ashadha, after the Snana Yatra when lord Jagannath can’t be seen in Puri. During this period, popularly … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF BAISHI PAHACHA AT JAGANNATH TEMPLE, PURI
To see the Lord of Universe or Lord Jagannath, one has to climb the twenty two steps baisi pahacha in odia through lions gate (simha dwar). Many interpretations are there to symbolise these twenty two steps which are to be … Continue reading
NEELA CHAKRA
The Neela Chakra or Blue Disc is the disc mounted on the top shikhar of the Jagannath Temple at Puri. As per custom, everyday a different flag is waved on the Neela Chakra. The flag hoisted on the Neela Chakra … Continue reading
MAA SAMALESWARI TEMPLE AT SAMBALPUR
Maa Samaleswari is the presiding deity of Sambalpur and is a strong religious force in western part of Odisha. Maa Samaleswari is known as the symbol of Sambalpuri “Sambalpuri” Culture. On the bank of the river Mahanadi the mother goddess … Continue reading
MUKTESHWAR TEMPLE AT BHUBANESWAR
Mukteshwar Temple — An important landmark to the architectural development in Odisha, the Mukteshwar Temple is often described as one of jewels of Odisha for its exquisite sculptures and elegant looks. The plan is now a full fledged five sectioned … Continue reading