Mukteshwar temple, one of the most prominent temples of Bhubaneswar, has been constructed in the style that is quite similar to the one used in the Kalinga School of Temple Architecture. The splendid Torana of the temple, an ornamental arched gateway, is very much reminiscent of the influence of Buddhism in Orissa. Established in the
Dance Accoring to the cultue and tradition of tribal people have the entertaintment programmes of Dance and songs. The chief attraction is the evening dance and songs. Though tribal people talk in the own language at home, they use regional language in the market places. Dance All the tribe adopt music as one of the
In Malkangiri district there is a mixed kind of festivals found throughout the district. Shivaratri, Holi and Ratha Yatra are amoung the other chief festivals of the Hindus of common people of Malkangiri District. Apart from these festivals that are celebrated in Malkangiri, there are few festivals which is celebrated by the particular people in
Konark is also known as Konaditya. The name Konark is derived form the words Kona – Corner and Arka – Sun; it is situated on the north eastern corner of Puri or the Chakrakshetra. Konark is also known as Arkakshetra. This temple built in 1278 CE by the Ganga King Narasimha Deva is one of
Ingredients Required to Prepare Kakera Suji (rawa ) -2 cups Water 4 cups Sugar -1 ½ cup ( u can adjust sugar according to your taste) Cardamom- 5 pcs ( make powder) Shredded fresh coconut- half a coconut Freshly Grounded Black pepper- 1tsp Refined Oil- for frying Salt – a pinch Method (Video Link from
The present District of Kalahandi was in ancient times a part of South Kosals. It was princely state. After Independence of the Country, merger of princely state took place on 1st January, 1948. The princely state of Kalahandi was merged in Orissa alongwith other princely states in the 1st November, 1949. Subsequently,in 1962, Kashipur Police
The temple of Lord Jagannath: One of the four sacred places for the Hindus, the Puri temple is dedicated to lord Jagannath. Jagannath literally means the Lord of the Universe. This 65meter tall temple can be seen long before entering the town of Puri. The tallest and the most magnificent temples of Orissa, the idols
There is just one airport in Orissa at the capital city – Bhubaneswar. With a commercial port at Paradeep, Orissa has also opened its doors via waterways to the nearby countries. Moreover the state capital is directly linked to New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Allahabad, Patna and other places across India. Reach Orissa by Rail –
Historical Patachitra Paintings Orissa treasures an opulent artistic heritage that has specimens from the temple architecture as well as the edifices. Skillful artists and craftsmen of Orissa still maintain their native art by continuously processing it to adapt to a changing taste. Be it the applique artists of Pipli or the stone carvers of Orissa,