TOURIST PLACE IN ORISSA
In
its long history, Odisha has
had a continuous tradition of dharmic religions especially Hinduism, Buddhism
and Jainism. Very race case Muslim king ruled over odisha ( which was called as
UTKAL) Odisha is a rich cultural of heritage in the state
owing to Hindu faith.
Bhubaneswar is a center of economic and religious importance in
the region. The city is surrounded by dense covering of forests, picturesque
Chandaka and the Nandankanan; this along with an abundance of greenery and an
efficient civic body makes it one of the cleanest and greenest city of India
today. The city of Puri is known for its historic immemorial, architectural
magnificence, balanced climate and divine significance.
BHUBANESWAR
Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of
Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around
Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja
Temple. Outside Rajarani Temple are sculpted figures of the guardians of the 8
cardinal and ordinal directions. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous
pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum pride of Orissa. Bhubaneswar
is also famous for Buddhist Culture which is evident from Dhauli. Bhubaneswar
is known as temple city of India.
Some ancient story is involved at Bhubaneswar. KhandaGiri and
Udayagiri is famous and attract the Tourist. In present both place are
developed by government of Orissa. Every day many tourists are coming from
different part of India.
STATE MUSEUM
It is the biggest Museum of Odisha which is situated at the Capital, Bhubaneswar. Here you can find many type of ancestral culture of orisha as well as india. This Museum is establish by Government of Odish. this Museum is the one of the best tribal museum where you may get the knowledge about the tribal and their culture,
Lord Jagannath
LORD JAGANNATH TEMPLE
The Lord Jagannath Temple built in 15th Century AD and crowned
with Vishnu’s wheel & flag dominate the landscape at Puri and also visit
the famous Sun Temple at Konark (pride of Orissa) and enjoy the serenity of
Chandrabhaga beach nearby. In the afternoon, you can enjoy long stretch of
golden beach, shallow enough to walk out a long distance, with superb surf.
Evening free for shopping at Sea side where you can get some unique ornaments
& showpieces made by Shell. Overnight stay at Puri.
Lord
Jagannath is famous all over world and the temple of Lord Jagannath is situated at
Puri in state of Odisha. Jagannath is an abstract representation of
Krishna. Jagannath (Lord of Universe) is a Sanskrit word, compounded
of Jagat meaning "universe" and nātha meaning
"Master" or "Lord". Thus, Jagannath means
"lord of the universe" The icon of Lord Jagannath is a carved
and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and a symmetric face, and the
icon has a conspicuous absence of hands or legs. To read more:
LORD LOKANATH TEMPLE
Lord Lokanath Temple
is dedicated to lord Siva and also a Hindu temple which is
located in the town of Puri and 2½ kms to the west of Lord
Jagannath Temple. this temple has specialty that as per ancient
India mythology in the Tratya yuga, Lord Ramachandra established
this temble on his hand. For which it is a holy place for the hindu and in view
of Oriya cultural, it is important. The campus of the Lokanatha temple is
below the road level
Strategically located in close proximity to Golden Beach and the
famous Lord Jagannath Temple, the resorts offer a scintillating view of
the beach which is the ideal pick for a blend of leisure, spiritual and
business travellers. This luxury resort in Puri provides the finest accommodation,
state-of-the-art amenities and gracious hospitality that is sure to
capture the hearts of tourists that step in this resort.
SUN TEMPLE AND CHANDRABHAGA BEACH
Sun temple is world famous. Except Konark nowhere is any temple
dedicated towards lord Sun. The temple follows the traditional style of
Kalinga architecture. It is oriented towards the east so that the first rays of
the sunrise strike the main entrance. The temple, built from Khondalite rocks
was originally constructed at the mouth of the river Chandrabhaga, but the
waterline has receded since then. The wheels of the temple are sundials, which
can be used to calculate time accurately to a minute. To read more:
CHILIKA LAKE
Drive to Gopalpur, en-route visit through Raghurajpur the
heritage craft village, Mangalajodi (another end of Chilika lagoon). Experience
the country boat ride (at own cost) and explore bird sighting (local &
migratory) in a very close by. (Winter is the best time to visit Mangalajodi) or
Chilka Lagoon at Barkul. Enjoy the motor boat ride in the largest brackish
water lagoon of Asia and explore Nalabana bird’s sanctuary (popular for
migratory birds), Kalijai Island and temple. Chilika is famous in world due to migrant
birds at the winter time.
Asia's largest salty water lake (a combination of sea and
freshwater) is an ecological wonder that's full of wildlife, particularly fish
and migratory birds coming from far-off
lands specially in winter and there are even dolphins swimming in this lake. The
lake also has a number of small islands. You can find some slam island in this
lake which are very attractive. Nala bana is famous for migrant birds which is
situated mid of the lake. Know More:
DIAMOND TRIANGLE
The "Diamond Triangle" of Buddhist culture namely Ratnagiri,
Udayagiri, and Lalitagiri. These three locations have the most important and
largest concentration of Buddhist remains. And many tourists are coming to
this place due to know about the culture. many things are written on stone
about lord Buddha.
VITARKANIKA
Vitarkanika is world famous crocodile birth place. It is the
biggest research center of world over Crocodile and their birth. Now this place
is attracted the tourist and scholars. Vikarkanika is also famous for Sundar
Vana. Here one can find very unique animals like fish, forest. Government of
India declared this place as National Park for Crocodile. In this park have
Museum of crocodile. This park is open for research, student and tourist coming
to this place. This place is pride of Orissa.
HIRAKUDA DAM
Hirakuda dam is famous due to the storage capacity and its
length of the dam. This dam attract many visitors. This dam was made at the
time of British and the very heavy technology are used. Till date it is stand
in first due to his length and its length is 25 Km. due to damage of the dam
now days it is restricted to visitors to allow inside the dam. this place is good for the nature lover.
MARITIME MUSEUM:-
It is one of the beautiful place of Orissa that is Jobra
Maritime Museum. Once upon a time this place was the workshop of ship. The
British rule is gone but they leave many things which are now days famous.
TIGER CENTURY
One of the famous tiger century is situated at Angul district.
Many tourists are coming to enjoy the tiger safari. It is open entire
year. This place is specially lovable
for nature lovers.
In Orissa many place still have palace of king which are
presently on vanished situation but some of palace are presently in shape of Museum.
Odissi is one of the eight classical
dance forms of India, originated in Odisha's Hindu temples and is associated
with the worship of Lord jagannath. It's believed to be the oldest
surviving dance form in India is a feature at Odisha's traditional music and
dance festivals. Odissi is world famous dance and now days in Bollywood this
dance using my directors.
Orissa also famous for its food items. Rice is the common food of this region.
Normally everybody are used Mustard oil in some dishes as the cooking medium,
but cow’s ghee is preferred in temples. And also include galleries
dedicated to terracotta work, traditional paintings, stone and wood carving,
metal crafts, tribal crafts, and hand-looms. What really stands out is that
it's an interactive museum where you can view the artisans at work and
participate in workshops.
