Bhubaneswar Important information

Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar   "The   Lord   of  the Universe" is studded with hundreds of | temples and is popularly known as the "Temple City" or the "Cathedral City" of the   East.   This   abode   of  Shiva   or Tribhubaneswar, the "Lord of the Three Worlds", is one of the most important Hindu pilgrim centres. It is believed that the city once had about 7000 temples of which 500 still exist. These shrines are a gentle reminder of the  splendour of ancient   India.   Bhubaneshwar,   the ancient capital of the Kalinga empire is today the modern capital of Orissa.

Tourist Acctration in Bhubaneswar

• Lingaraja Temple
• Parasuramesvera Temple
• Mukteswar Temple
• Raja Rani Temple
• Vaital Temple
• Handicrafts Museum
• Orissa State Museum
• Cactus Garden

Lingaraja Temple : The 11th century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, as Lingaraja if the culmination of Orissa style of temple architecture. The temple set in a wallec compound is noted for its imposing 54metres high spire, dominating the skyline of the town. The main sanctum surrounded by about 150 subsidiary shrines has a unique han ham lingam - half Shiva and half Vishnu. A large number of devotees visit the shrine, especially during Shivaratri festival (Feb.-Mar).

Parasuramesvera Temple : The Shiva temple built around 650 A.D. in classical style is the city's oldest surviving temple. It is noted for the finely detailed bas-reliefs depicting elephant and horse processions and Shiva images.

Mukteswar Temple : The small 10th century shrine regarded as the 'Gem of Orissan architecture' bridges the early and later phases of the Kalinga school of architecture. In front of the shrine is a stunningly beautiful archway.

Raja Rani Temple : The beautiful 11th century shrine amidst a well laid out garden is graced by erotic carvings and some of the finest Orissan temple sculptures.

Vaital Temple : The temple built in 800 A.D. was used mainly for tantric worship, which centered around shakti worship. A 'four faced' linga with unusual carvings is set in front of the entrance to the sanctum. The first erotic sculptures known in Orissan art are found here.

Handicrafts Museum : A rich variety of Orissan handicrafts - stone sculpture, patta Paintings, brass castings, horn toys and silver filigree etc. are displayed here.

Orissa State Museum : It exhibits a fine collection of sculptures, coins, copperplates, stone inscriptions, armours, rare palm-leaf manuscripts, bronze age'tools, natural history, geological objects, paintings, anthropological specimens and traditional folk and musical instruments etc

Cactus Garden : The beautiful garden near Ekamara Kanan' has a large collection of Cactii and is a worth visiting site.

RE ACHING THERE

Airport: Linked By 

Railhead: Well connected.

Road: Well connected.