Nandankanan zoo in Bhubaneswar is one of the finest zoos in India. It is also unique in that it is combined with botanical garden spread over 173 acres and Kanja lake that spreads over 66 hectares. The zoo also provides for wild life safari for white tigers and lions. Nandankanan bioligical park is also...
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Puri in Orissa is considered to be one of the four sacred places of Hindu pilgrimage, the others being Badrinath, Rameswaram, Dwaraka. Jagannath temple is the main attraction here for the pilgrims. ’Jagannath’ literally means Lord of Universe. The presiding deities in the temple are Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra....
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Immediately after the Kalinga war emperor Asoka was stung by remorse at the bloodshed and death of thousands. He renounced the path of war and converted to Buddhism. He sent out his message of peace to many parts of the world. One of his inscriptions in the ancient Brahmi script can be found at...
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Read the above. No introduction required. These caves were constructed centuries ago for the Jaina ascetics for living and meditation. These caves had, as explained by the guide, water supply line and communication channel for the monks in different cells to communicate with each other. Some cells also have a secret chamber for the monks to hide if...
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The Sun Temple of Konarak was conceived in the form of a twelve-wheeled chariot drawn by seven horses. This temple is dedicated to the sun-god Surya. This temple was built in the thirteenth century. Myths & Legends: It is said that Samba, the son of Krishna and Jambavati got on the wrong side of...
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