Orissa

Facts and Figures

Capital	:	Bhubaneswar
Area	:	1,55,707 sq km.
Population	:	36,706,920
Language	:	Oriya, English.
Season	:	October to March.
Airports	:	Bhubaneswar

Tourist Attractions

Bhubaneswar

The capital of the East Indian state of Orissa. An important city of the temple triangle of Orissa, Bhubaneshwar has direct air, road, and rail connection with the other major cities of India.
Main places to visit are :
Parashurameshwara Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, The Rajarani Temple, Orissa State Museum.

Puri

Puri, situated in the eastern part of the state of Orissa, is one of the four holy dhams of Hinduism and the hallowed seat of Lord Jagannath. Washed by the waters of the Bay of Bengal and embraced by causarina-fringed beaches, it is located at a distance of 60 km from the state capital Bhubaneshwar. It is a famous beach on the eastern coastline of peninsular India. The famous Rath Yatra or the Car Festival is held every year as a part of the festival of the great Jagannath temple; it draws good number of pilgrims from all over the world.
Main places to visit are :
Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Mandir , Balighai Beach.

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