Bhubaneswar, located on the eastern coast of India, is a lively center of commerce and religious activity. With over one million people, Bhubaneswar has had rapid population growth - almost doubling every decade.
The city of Bhubaneswar is divided into several districts that include Vani Vihar, home to Orissa's premier university, Utkal
University; Rupali Square, a major shopping district; Central School Square, named for the numerous schools in the area; Convent Square, site of the most popular Hindu temple in the city and the only Catholic Church; and Master Canteen, one of the oldest squares of Bhubaneswar.
The Old Town of Bhubaneswar boasts hundreds of temples, this used to be in the area of 2,000 but Bhubaneswar is still an important Hindu pilgrimage and spiritual center. The new Bhubaneswar has modern buildings that complement the city's heritage.
The numerous temples and shrines are a testament to amazing engineering and artistic feats as well as the history of the area which spans 25,000 years. Other notable sites in and around Bhubaneswar are the twin hills of Khandagiri & Udayagiri, Atri hot sulphur springs, the Yogini shrine at Hirapur, the State Museum and Ekamra Haat with its indigenous trade and handicrafts on display.
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