Things to do in Bhubaneswar
#003 – Visit Nandankanan
October 24, 2014Nandankanan Zoological Park is a world class Zoo located near Bhubaneswar. The zoo was established in 1960 and made open to the public in the year 1979. Nandankanan’s animal collection has more than 1580 animals, which include 634 mammals, 812 birds and 134 reptiles. There are 101 enclosures with 202 sub-enclosures. Some of the enclosures are […]
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#002 – Visit Dhauligiri
October 11, 2014Dhauligiri and Daya River Bank is the place of the “Kalinga War” – fought in the year 261 BC. This is the place, where Mauryan emperor the Great Ashoka conquered the Kingdom of Kalinga after winning the massive battle that caused the death of more than 100,000 Kalinga warriors fighting to protect their homeland. The bloodshed had changed […]
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#001 – Visit Lingaraj Temple
October 2, 2014Lingaraj Temple is located at the center of Old Bhubaneswar. Lord Lingaraj is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and this ancient temple is dedicated to one of his form – HariHara. The city of Bhubaneswar is named after his concert – “Devi Bhuvaneshvari – Queen Ruler of the Universe” – a representation of Devi Durga. […]
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