About Orissa

India • Orissa

One of the precious assets of India, Orissa is located on the coast and always washed by the blue waters of Bay of Bengal. Orissa, reckon as a mirror of India which reflects the true blend of ancient glory & modern endeavor. Orissa is blessed with the bounties of nature, snaky rivers, splendid waterfalls, covered with the forest, sturdy blue hills at Eastern Ghats, perpetually enriched with the wild life and 482 Kms stretched of coastline of the exotic beaches. Moreover the place is dotted with mesmerizing temples, historic monuments and a land well known for its advance engineering feats. Words are less to describe about the beauties of Orissa all we can say that Mother Nature is flattered on Orissa.

It has vast fertile plains and lavish green countryside, small villages embellished with mango groves coconut, palm trees inspire the visitors for enjoying the glory of the rural beauties, famous for its four particular cities, Orissa caters you all luxuriant facilities with modern technology which all are necessary for a comfortable stay. The flourishing land with its amazing beauties and colorful fairs and feastivals make your visit unforgettable.

All these features of a single place are enough to hold your breaths.

As per its traditional values, land is well- known for its architecture and artwork. Moreover Orissa is the land where the volume of history speaks.The remains of Ashoka Pillar was turned into the Siva Lingam which is enclosed in famous Bhaskaresvara Temple of Bhubaneswar.

Capital:  Bhubaneswar.

Language:  Oriya.

Population:  31,512,070.

Orissa People & Lifestyle:  As history describes that the Aryans entered in Orissa from north-east and imposed their cuture and language on the people living in Orissa. But brave people of Orissa were neither subjugated culturally nor the prehistoric type. So probably they have accepted the culture of Aryans and the merger of the culture might have happand in the state of Orissa in ancient time.

Geographically, Orissa positioned itself as the coastal corridor in between the southern and the northern India and is the shortcut to intractable Vindhyas. So It is obvious that the Dravidians and Aryans must have assimilated their cultures and races at the ancient days of gore.

Orissa has all the potentialities of being a one of the most attractive destination of the country and catering various modern amenities to the visitors. Orissa, largely rural state of India, has retained its precious glory in the form of traditional values. in simple words this is the place where the first footsteps of indian.


General Information About Orissa

Attractions In & Around

Bhubaneshwar, Konark, Puri

Lakes & Rivers

Chilka Lake

Art & Crafts

Applique Work, Brass & Bell Metal, Lacquer Orissa, Papier Mache, Patachitra, Stone Carving, Wood Carving in Orissa

Costumes

Costumes of Orissa

Dances

Chhau Dance, Karma Dance, Odissi Dance, Pala Dance, Tribal Dances

Fairs

Chandan Yatra, Dhanu Yatra

Festivals

Konark Dance Festival

Languages

Orissa Languages

Music

Orissa Music

Tribal

Orissa Tribes

Food

Food of Orissa


Destination Guide

Tourist Attractions in Orissa

Puri Beach

Puri Beach

Puri Beach is at a distance of about 65kms from Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa. Puri is believed to be the abode of the lord Jagannath and is also one of the most significant destinations of ...

Gopalpur On Sea

Gopalpur On Sea

Gopalpur On Sea is at a distance of 16km from the town of Berhampur in Orissa. This beach is not exposed much to tourists and thus it still has an unspoiled beauty. - It is an ideal place for those...

Konark Beach

Konark Beach is located on eastern coast, at a distance of 32km from Puri in Orissa. It is one of the best beaches in the world and is famous for the Sun Temple, which is situated at a distance...

Chandipur Beach

Chandipur Beach

Location Chandipur beach is a beautiful beach, which is located around 16kms from the city of Balasore in Orissa. About Chandipur beach! Chandipur beach is surrounded...

Trekking in Gandhamardhan Hill

The Gandhamardhan Hill enshrines the Nrusimhanath shrine on its northern slope and the Harishankar shrine on its southern slope. To walk over the hill-top from Harishankar to Nrusimhanath and back, a ...

Nilgiri Trek

Situated in the district of Balasore, the Nilagiri Hill in the Kuldiha jungle is a trekker's delight with its silvery streams and immense beauty. Wildlife abounds in their bounteous undergrowth. Trekkers can camp at three camping outlets located here.

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