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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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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If you have school going children in your family and you want to take them somewhere for learning along with fun, Pathani Samanta Planetarium is the place to go in Bhubaneswar. The Planetarium is named after famous Odia astrologer “Samanta Chandra Sekhar Mahapatra”, who was popularly known as “Pathani Samanta”. The planetarium was established by Science and […]
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Ramadevi Women’s College area in Saheed Nagar, popularly referred as “RD Front”, is the street food hub of Bhubaneswar. A bunch of Chaat shops serving mouthwatering Bhubaneswar style Chaat located along the college wall keeps attracting people from throughout the city to taste it again and again, year after year. If you are fond of chatpata […]
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Deras Dam, Jhumka Dam and Chandaka Dampara Elephant Sanctuary are the Eco-Tourism spots near Bhubaneswar. Deras Dam is one of the main water reservoirs inside Chandka Dampara Elephant Sanctuary. Though this was built as a minor irrigation project and few small canal originates from it, this also serves as a water hole for animals in the sanctuary. Rain […]
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If you are travelling on Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Road, you must stop at Pahala to taste one of the authentic forms of Odia sweets – ‘Rasagola’. Rasagola is made from small balls of chhena (Indian cottage cheese) and suji (semolina) dough, cooked in light sugar syrup. Rasagola is also spelled and pronounced as Rasagolla in Odia, Rossogolla or Roshogolla […]
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