Bhubaneswar Attractions 
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.
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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Nandankanan Zoological Park
This zoo is known primarily for its breeding of white tigers and other endangered species. It is one of the areas most popular tourist attractions.
Other Temples
Parasuramesvera Temple is a 7th C Shiva temple, one of the oldest in Bhubaneswar. It is well preserved and ornately decorated with bas-reliefs of elephant, horse processions and Shiva images.
Not far from the Parsuarameswar is the small 10th C Mukteswar Temple that features a mix of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu carvings. The walls are covered with figures of female warriors, eroticism, elephants, maidens and monkeys in various comical scenes.
The Kedargauri Temple is the oldest in Bhubaneswar but has been substantially rebuilt. It is of typical Orissan design including a hall with a sloping terrace and a wall with crowning ornaments.
Siddheswar Temple is a plainer temple with a red-painted statue of Lord Ganesh as the main attraction.
The Brahmeswar Temple was built in the 9th C and is noted for its detailed sculptures featuring elements of eroticism.
Not far from the Parsuarameswar is the small 10th C Mukteswar Temple that features a mix of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu carvings. The walls are covered with figures of female warriors, eroticism, elephants, maidens and monkeys in various comical scenes.
The Kedargauri Temple is the oldest in Bhubaneswar but has been substantially rebuilt. It is of typical Orissan design including a hall with a sloping terrace and a wall with crowning ornaments.
Siddheswar Temple is a plainer temple with a red-painted statue of Lord Ganesh as the main attraction.
The Brahmeswar Temple was built in the 9th C and is noted for its detailed sculptures featuring elements of eroticism.
