Tag: Things to see in Odisha
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Manglajodi wetlands of Chilika Lake : A paradise for bird lovers
Manglajodi is a remote hamlet in the Khorda district of Odisha. The wetlands of this relatively unknown place is an extension of the Chilika lake, the largest lake of India, and hosts migratory birds who fly from as far as Siberia and Mongolia to spend their winter at the lake. Odisha Tourism with the help…
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Mukhteshwara & Raja Rani temple at Bhubaneswar
Mukhteshwara temple and the Raja Rani temple are two ancient temples built around 10th century and have gained a reputation of having some best stone sculptural work among the temples in India.
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Konark: The Black Pagoda in Odisha
I am back with my first post of 2017. I wish you had a great start to the new year and welcomed it by enjoying to the fullest. My first destination of 2017 is a ruined 12th century temple in Puri district of Odisha – The sun temple of Konark. Konark Temple is an eerie place…
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Mystic dham of Lord Jagannath at Puri
The Jagannath temple at Puri was constructed in 12th century by the Ganga dynasty rulers who ruled over Kalinga (present day Odisha). As per the legends, the temple was originally constructed by the divine architect Vishwakarma and the idols were carved by the supreme Lord Vishnu himself who appeared in the form of a carpenter.…
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A guide to the Jagannath Temple at Puri
The Jagannath temple at Puri is one of the Char Dhams. It is also known as the Purushottama kshetra, Martya Vaikuntha, Sri Khetra, Nilachala Dham etc. Owing to its reverence, there is a huge influx of devotees throughout the year. There are many legends and miracles surrounding this mystic temple.
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11th century Lingaraj temple in the city of Temples
Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar is one of the oldest known Shiva temples in India. The word Lingaraj translates to King of Lingas. Here Lord Shiva is worshiped as Harihara and Tribhuvaneshwara.
Jolly Miles 