Bhubaneswar — the “City of Temples” — is often celebrated for its sprawling heritage of Shiva shrines, each steeped in centuries-old devotion. But tucked away on the eastern bank of the Bindu Sagar tank lies a rare anomaly in this Shaivite stronghold: the Ananta Vasudeva Temple, the city’s only temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. […]
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Amid the bustling lanes and sacred shrines of Bhubaneswar’s Ekamra Kshetra lies the Nageswar Temple — a place where time seems to slow and spirituality takes on a quieter, more introspective tone. Unlike its more ornate neighbors, Nageswar Temple greets visitors with an understated elegance, reminding us that devotion does not always need grandeur to […]
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In the heart of Bhubaneswar — famously called the Temple City of India — stands the Mukteswara Temple, a masterpiece of 10th-century Kalinga architecture. Though modest in size compared to some of the city’s larger shrines, its beauty lies in the intricate carvings and harmonious proportions that have earned it the title “Gem of Odisha […]
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Nestled in the heart of Bhubaneswar, the Kedar Gauri Temple stands as a timeless testament to Odisha’s spiritual grandeur. Revered for centuries, this sacred shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Kedar) and Goddess Parvati (Gauri), embodying the divine union of strength and compassion. As you step into its serene courtyard, the rhythmic sounds of […]
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Established in 1985, spread over more than 500 acres of land, Ekamra Kanan is the biggest botanical garden and park in Bhubaneswar. Ekamra Kanan is part of Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC – http://www.rprcbbsr.com/) which is a research organization of Govt. of Odisha working on the conservation of plant biodiversity. The Ekamra Kanan park is […]
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The Tribal Museum (Museum of Tribal Arts and Artifacts) of Bhubaneswar is home to a rich collection of artifacts, crafts and art objects belonging to different tribes (Adivasis) living in several parts of the state of Odisha. The museum exhibits dresses and ornaments, hunting and agricultural implements, weapons, personal belongings, photographs, arts of the tribes like […]
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[20th October, 2015 – Bhubaneswar ready to celebrate Dussehra 2015.] A festive mood enveloped Bhubaneswar this week with the five-day long Durga Puja celebrations getting underway. There are more than ten big puja arrangements in the city, which include Saheed Nagar, Nayapalli, Rasulgarh, Jharpada, Baramunda, Bomikhal, Old Station Bazar and Unit 2 Market. Apart from the big […]
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Movie lovers in Bhubaneswar have ample options to choose the right movie theater for best movie viewing experience. The city has one three-screen multiplex built by INOX and seven traditional single-screen theaters. The single screen movie theaters in Bhubaneswar are – Maharaja Hall, Keshari Talkies, Sriya, Swati and Stutee hall located in a single cine complex, Ravi Talkies and Ekamra Talkies. […]
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Chausathi Yogini temple, a temple built in 9th Century AD is dedicated to the worship of Feminine Power, Devi Shakti or Shaktism is located in Hirapur, a small village near Bhubaneswar. The ancient, circular, hypaethral (structure with no roof) temple is believed to be built by the queen Hiradevi of Bhrama dynasty. The temple is also […]
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~Jai Jagannath~ Jay Jagannatha Swami…, Nayana Pathagami…, Bhavatume.. Nabakalebara is a rare auspicious ceremony celebrated in Sri Jagannath Dham Puri, in which Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshan get a new set of idols. The special ritual is celebrated once every twelve to nineteen years. The complete process takes more than three month which starts […]
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