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Orissa
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Capital :
Bhubaneswar Area :
1,55,707 sq km .
Population :
36,706,920
Language :
Oriya, English .
Season :
October to March.
Airports :
Bhubaneswar.
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Bhubaneswar
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The capital of the East Indian state of Orissa.
An important city of the temple triangle of Orissa, Bhubaneshwar has
direct air, road, and rail connection with the other major cities of
India.. Main places to visit
are :- Parashurameshwara Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, The Rajarani
Temple, Orissa State Museum . |
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Puri |
Puri, situated in the eastern part of the
state of Orissa, is one of the four holy dhams of Hinduism and the
hallowed seat of Lord Jagannath. Washed by the waters of the Bay of Bengal
and embraced by causarina-fringed beaches, it is located at a distance of
60 km from the state capital Bhubaneshwar. It is a famous beach on the
eastern coastline of peninsular India. The famous Rath Yatra or the Car
Festival is held every year as a part of the festival of the great
Jagannath temple; it draws good number of pilgrims from all over the
world.. Main places to visit
are :- Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Mandir , Balighai Beach.
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Balasore |
Konark |
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Bhwanipatna |
Puri |
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Bhubaneshwar |
Ratnagiri |
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Cuttak |
Rourkela |
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