Chhau dance, a vibrant and expressive folk dance form, originates from the eastern states of India, primarily Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. Known for its dynamic movements, intricate masks, and elaborate costumes, the Chhau dance holds a unique place in Indian performing arts. This energetic and captivating dance form combines martial arts, storytelling, and mythology …
The Mahuli Duduma Mountain Range, Malkangiri, is a mountain range in Odisha, India. The range extends about 150 km in length and 50 km in width. It is located in the Mahuli block of Malkangiri district. The Mahuli range has an average elevation of 1,000 meters. The Mahuli range is home to a variety of …
The northern watershed feeds numerous rivers, but the most significant in terms of volume and relevance are the big four that comprise the Ganges, Brahmaputra, Indus (a small part of which flows through India) and Mahanadi -one of the most important rivers of central India and Orissa. Unfortunately, this river is associated with wanton destruction. …
Below a stunted hill in the Western Ghats just north of Nasik, the quaint village of Trimbakesh embraces a few relics of Hindu religious architecture and a seemingly insignificant temple tank. This tank, not larger than a village pond is the mythical source of the Godavari. Many devotees are of the firm opinion that this …
What about having a tour of Orissa? Orissa, the land of Oriyas, earlier known as Kalinga, is flanked by the Eastern Ghats on the west and the Bay of Bengal on the East. This ‘jewel of the east’ endowed with some of the great wonders of India’s cultural and natural heritage is still largely unexplored …
Sambalpur is the Western Odisha region’s administrative, commercial and educational hub. The city contains many famous temples, historic buildings, and parks. Sambalpur is famous for premier educational institutes like Sambalpur University, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Gangadhar Meher University, Indian Institute of Management …
This small sea-side town was an important ancient port and is now world-renowned for the majestic Sun Temple – a World Heritage Site of UNESCO and a charming beach. Sun Temple: The magnificent shrine built by Ganga king Narasimha Deva – I in 1278, is the crowning glory of Orissan temple architecture. According to Rabindranath …
Close to Rourkela, lie many scenic places including Khandadhar waterfall, which boasts to be the highest waterfall of its kind in the whole of eastern India. Apart from that Vedavyas, the confluence of two rivers Sankh and Koel is only a few miles from the main city, which is believed to be the abode of …
Cuttack is also referred to as the millennium city of Odisha. The city is more than a thousand years old. It is also called the Silver City because it is world-famous for its silver filigree work. Also, it is referred to as the business capital of the state. It was the previous capital of Odisha …
Jagannatha Temple at Puri The Jagannatha Temple at Puri is one of the major Hindu temples built in the Kalinga style of architecture. The temple tower, with a spire, rises to a height of 58 meters (190 ft), and a flag is unfurled above it, fixed over a wheel (chakra). The temple is built on …