Orissa Attractions
Orissa is a laid-back yet cultural state that hosts thousands in Puri for the annual spiritual festival, Rath Yatra. Bhubaneswar in Orissa is teeming with Hindu temples, while a visit to Bhitarkanika will bring sightings of crocodiles, lizards, kingfishers and herons.
The best time to visit Orissa would be between October to March. The weather is pleasant and it is also an opportune time to watch millions of migratory birds make their way from the north to nest in the lakes and forests of Orissa.
The best time to visit Orissa would be between October to March. The weather is pleasant and it is also an opportune time to watch millions of migratory birds make their way from the north to nest in the lakes and forests of Orissa.
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The 62 tribal groups account for one quarter of the state's population. These diverse tribal groups in Orissa have maintained a dynamic culture that is expressed in their clothing, music and dance.
Orissa Department of Tourism
Museum Campus
Bhubaneswar, Orissa 751014
India
Museum Campus
Bhubaneswar, Orissa 751014
India
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Similipal National Park
Similipal National Park is home to outstanding scenery and is an important wildlife sanctuary. The landscape features gorges and waterfalls, located within a tropical setting.
Hirapur - Yogini Temple, India
The Yogini Temple is located on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. The Yogini Temple is only one of four remaining in India. It is a small, circular temple built during the 9th C.
There are 64 niches in the Yoginin Temple, each containing an image of a Yogini Goddess sculpted from black chlorite.
The Yogini cult worshipped the Goddesses in expectation of supernatural powers.
There are 64 niches in the Yoginin Temple, each containing an image of a Yogini Goddess sculpted from black chlorite.
The Yogini cult worshipped the Goddesses in expectation of supernatural powers.
Lalitgiri
Recent excavations have proven that Lalitgiri was a great Buddhist center. During the excavations, the ruins of a huge brick monastery, the chaitya hall, a number of votive stupas and a renovated stone stupa were uncovered.
A small museum features gold and silver relics that were discovered. The museum at Lalitgiri displays a number of Mahayana sculptures such as colossal Buddha figures, huge Buddha statues, and statues of Tara and Jambhala.
A small museum features gold and silver relics that were discovered. The museum at Lalitgiri displays a number of Mahayana sculptures such as colossal Buddha figures, huge Buddha statues, and statues of Tara and Jambhala.
Pipli, India
Pipli is a small town that is noted for its beautiful appliqué work. Residents of Pipli trace back their origins to 1045 when according to belief their forefathers were asked to produce the tailored canopies for the Jagannath Temple. Today, the descendents of those families continue this work as their main vocation.
The colorful door and wall hangings are displayed outside shops and during festivals turning the main road of Pipli into a rainbow of colors.
The colorful door and wall hangings are displayed outside shops and during festivals turning the main road of Pipli into a rainbow of colors.
Taptapani - Hot Springs, India
The Taptapani hot spring is located in a densely forested area. The water from the natural spring of Taptapani has medicinal properties and visitors can bathe in the nearby pond or tourist bungalow.
Other attractions in the small village of Taptapani are the tribal communities and the scenic landscape.
Other attractions in the small village of Taptapani are the tribal communities and the scenic landscape.
