Bhubaneswar The Capital Of Orissa Temple City of India

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Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is also popularly known as the "Temple City of India". Being the seat of Tribhubaneswar or 'Lord Lingaraj', Bhubaneswar is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. Hundreds of temples dot the landscape of the Old Town, which once boasted of more than 2000 temples. Bhubaneswar is the place where temple building activities of Orissan style flowered from its very inception to its fullest culmination extending over a period of over one thousand years.

The new Bhubaneswar with its modern buildings and extensive infrastructure perfectly complements its historic surroundings. With facilities to cater to every type of visitor, Bhubaneswar makes an ideal tourist destination.
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1: Odisha gives you the utmost pleasure to enjoy the beauty of ancient temples. Bhubaneshwar “the temple city” is named after “Tribhuvanshwar ” that means lords of 3 worlds. The city gives you a view of at least 500 temples from ancient times.
Posted by: Micky - 11 Jun, 2019