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ORISSA
BHUVANESWAR
Bhuvaneshwar,the "Temple Town" of India,has been restored to its pristine glory by being made the
capital of the State of Orissa.Bhuvaneshwar is said to have had,once upon a time
nearly 7000 temples.Within it,one finds a series of remarkable moments,
representing a panorama of history,which live through sculptures and other forms of expression.Along the old city the
new city is a planned town with broad avenues residential sectors,imposing modern buildings and big marketing centres presenting a
synthesis of the new and traditional forms in architecture.
Places to visit:
1.Lingaraj Temple
2.Mukteswar Temple
3.Parasurameswar Temple
4.Rajarani Temple
5.Dhauli Caves
6.Udaigiri and Khandagiri
7.Orissa state Museum
CHILKA LAKE
Chilka Lake,hemmed in between the green hills on the South and sea on the North,is an enormous pearshaped expanse
of water.It is noted for its scenic grandeur and provides excellent opportunity for fishing ,boating ,duck shooting and camping just
for relaxing holiday.
GOPALPUR ON SEA
It is a quiet sea-resort,pleasing with restrained gaiety. It lies on the Bay of Bengal.It is ideal for sea-bathing and boating.
HIRAKUD DAM
Hirakud Dam was constructed over the Mahanadhi to prevent floods and droughts are also harness the rich natural
resources in the valley.The work started in 1948 and was
completed in 1957
KANARAK
The temple of Kanarak is situated very near the sea Built in 1250 A.D and dedicated to the sun
God.
Places to visit:
1.Temple of the Sun God
2.Navgraha Temple
3.Beach
4.Archaeological Museum
PURI
A very popular sea resort,Puri as been an important centre of pilgrims for the Hindus.The temple of Jagannath
specially attracts crowds during the car festival(June-July). The lovely beach of Puri is ideal for sea-bath and swimming
Places to visit:
1.Athranala
2.Daria Hanuman and Sonae Gauranga Temple
3.Gundicha Temple
4.Indradyamna Tank
5.Loknath Temple
6.Jagadguru Sankaracharyar Math
7.Narendra or Chandan Tank
8.Sri Jagannath Temple
9.Sidha Bakul
10.Swarga (Gateway of Heaven)
11.Tota Gopinath Temple