| Tourism Hub of Eastern India |
| Not many people are aware of the hidden treasures of Orissa’s tourism industry. It not only houses some of the best destinations in India but several of the world’s best as well. |
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| This unexplored and virgin tourist centre offers several opportunities to the small and medium scale sector to provide innovative product solutions like Mobile Toilets, Packaged Food products, Boutique hotels/ accomodations, Radio Taxis, Mobile crafts shops, Sports kiosk etc. |
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| A few most important Places of interest in Bhubaneswar |
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| Khandagiri and Udayagiri: The twin hills also known as Kumargiri and Kumarigiri, famous for number of caves built for the Jain Ascetics around 1st and 2nd Century B.C of Emperor Kharvela- Hatigumpha inscription containing 134 years of ethic record of his reign. A valuable source of Indian History. |
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| Dhauli: The battle ground of Kalinga War during 3rd Century BC which transformed Emperor Ashoka into Dharma Ashoka. Buddhist peace pagoda built in 1970s. Famous for Ashokan Rock edict. |
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| Wild Life Zoo (Nandan Kanan): Situated 18 Kms from Bhubaneswar-started on 29.12.1960-spread over 472 Ha. A combination of beautiful botanical garden and a zoo is world famous for its White Tigers- Lion Safari, White Tiger Safari, Deer Safari, Nocturnal Animal House, Reptile Park, Cable Car and a sprawling lake with boating facility. |
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| Hirapur: Situated 15 kms. From Bhubaneswar- one of the four Yogini Shrines found in India- this hypothermal temple has 64 Yoginis in black chlorite. |
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| Lord Lingaraj Temple: 11th Century monument- 54 mtrs high, one of the most celebrated Shiva Temples of India. |
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| Rajarani Temple: 11th century monument – famous for its decorative sculptures- Angasikharas, i.e. temple composed of temples. |
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| Mukteswar Temple: 10th Century Monument- dedicated to Lord Shiva, referred as the gem of Orissa Architecture- Magnificent stone archway ( torana) at the entrance. |
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| Brameshwar Temple: 13th Century monument- Panchayatana class- endowed with gracefully embellished sculptures on the walls. |
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| Kedargouri Temple: 11th Century Monument- Dedicated to Shiva as Kedareswar and his consort Paervati as Gouri. |
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| Sikharchandi Temple: Associated with Yogini Cult- This appears to be contemporaneous with Yogini Temple of Hirapur. |
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