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#020 – Esplanade One: Bhubaneswar’s Premier Hub for Shopping, Dining & Entertainment

August 29, 2025

A Modern Landmark in the Temple City Esplanade One, now known as Nexus Esplanade, is Odisha’s largest shopping mall, majestically situated on Puri–Cuttack Road in Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar. Launched in July 2018 and conceived by Practice Design Pvt. Ltd., the mall was developed by Forum Group in collaboration with The Blackstone Group. Spanning a massive built-up […]

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#019 – ISKCON Bhubaneswar: A Haven of Devotion and Divine Music

August 29, 2025

Opening with Serenity In the heart of Bhubaneswar lies ISKCON’s Sri Krishna Balaram Temple, a sanctuary where devotional chants, divine lyrics, and architectural grace come together in harmony. Adorned with white marble lotus motifs and carvings rooted in Odia tradition, the temple opens every day to an orchestra of aartis, kirtans, and spiritual discourse.   […]

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#018 – Jayadev Vatika: Where Nature Meets Devotion and Verse

August 29, 2025

Jayadev Vatika—situated in Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar—is a verdant tribute to the 12th-century saint-poet Jayadeva, revered for his devotional masterpiece Gita Govinda. Crafted by the Odisha Forest Development Corporation, this 39-hectare urban refuge stands as a “jungle away from jungle”.   Nature, Art & Biodiversity in Harmony Plant Heritage: Home to over 300 plant species, including medicinal […]

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#017 – Ananta Vasudeva: Bhubaneswar’s Sole Tribute to Lord Vishnu

August 29, 2025

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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#016 – Visit Nageswar Temple: The Subdued Soul of Ekamra Kshetra

August 29, 2025

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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#015 – Visit Mukteswara Temple: The Temple That Tells a Thousand Stories

August 29, 2025

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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#014 – Visit Kedar Gauri Temple : Where Divinity Meets Devotion

August 29, 2025

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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Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC), Ekamra Kanan, Bhubaneswar

#013 – Visit Ekamra Kanan Park – The Regional Plant Resource Centre

February 7, 2016

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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Tribal Museum Entrance Gate, CRP Square

#012 – Visit Tribal Museum, The Museum of Tribal Arts and Artifacts

November 8, 2015

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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Happy Dussehra 2015

Durga Puja 2015 Updates!

October 22, 2015

[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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