Bhubaneshwar, located in the eastern coastal plains of India and the capital town of Orissa state, is a popular "Temple City" with a rich ancient past. It presents a charming blend of ancient art and culture where sublime architecture exists in monuments. Once the town of over 7000 shrines, which is reduced to around 500 now, it attracts tourists as well as pilgrims for its myriad religious as well as cultural delights.
Tourist spots in Bhubaneswar are many, and among them, the Udaygiri and Khandgiri caves top the list. Besides these caves, the Hathigumpha (an elephant cave) adds to the treasure of Indian history. The Dhauli is a white pillar-like stupa of the reign of 3rd century BC by Ashoka. The Lingaraj Temple, a 10th century structure, is considered a rare masterpiece that showcases ancient Hindu style of architecture with elaborate carvings.
Tourist attractions in Bhubaneswar also include the striking zoological park of Nandankanan that houses a wide variety of animals and reptiles, including the white tigers. The Mukteshwar Temple, a 7th Century marvel, is a rare site for blending the architectural styles of the Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism. A hot sulphur spring at Atri attracts tourists for picnic where Lord Hatakeswar's Temple adds the religious quotient.
Daily flights are available to many major Indian cities from the Biju Patnaik Airport at Bhubaneswar.
By Rail
Superfast trains connect Bhubaneswar to rest of India or to many major cities of India.
By Road
National highways connect Bhubaneswar to the rest of India.
Lingaraj Temple
The capital city of Orissa – Bhubaneshwar - derives its name from Tribhuveshwar, one of many names of Lord Shiva. So naturally, this ‘Temple city of India’ is the city of Lord Shiva and it has one of the most famous temples dedicated to the Lord – the Lingaraj Temple. This temple is not only the most popular attraction of the city but also is the oldest and largest one.
The Shiva lingam here is believed to be originated o...Bindu Sarovara
Bindu Sarovara is a small pond of water in Bhubaneswar which is considered sacred in Hindu religion. This Pond is surrounded by Lingaraj Temple. It is said that the Bindu Sarovara contains drops from all holy rivers in India. This tank is also known as Ocean Drop Tank. It's believed that this Pond was created by Lord Shiva by bringing water from all Holy Rivers in India.
It's also believed that those who take a dip in this lake will release thei...Parashurameswara Temple
Parashurameswar Temple is one of the oldest temples in the temple town of Bhubaneswar, Orissa. Constructed in 650 AD, this small yet splendidly decorated temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and ranks among the most popular attractions in the city. Following the architectural styles of Oriyan temples, it looks stunning for the use of floral designs, animal sculptures and amorous couples on its walls.
What’s more, the outer walis of the ...Raja Rani Temple
The beautiful and popular 11th-century Raja Rani Temple is located in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha. It has erotic carvings of couples and women and that’s why, it’s locally known as “love temple”. Constructed of dull red and yellow sandstone, its construction follows the famed pancharatha style where it’s erected on a raised platform and has two structures - the vimana (sanctum) and a bada (curvilinear spi...Mukteswara Temple
The capital city of Odisha (Orissa) – Bhubaneshwar - has some of finest and popular temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the Mukteswara Temple is one of them. The temple is carved with figures of ascetic doing different poses of meditation. The temple is unique in terms of design and architecture, and the highlight is surely the wonderful torana - the hugely decorative gateway.
The torana of Mukteswara Temple is an arched masterpiece and s...
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