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Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath |
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Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath is a 56-course meal for the god which is shared by the devotees who throng the temple. Mahaprasad is of two types, Sankhudi and Nisankhudi, meaning cooked food, and dry food or snack offerings. more ...
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Raja swings and Poda Pithas of Orissa |
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Raja festival is observed in Orissa in the month of Jyestha (June), after a brief shower and when the clouds begin to consolidate for the ensuing rains. more ... |
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Puri beach: A major tourist attraction on Orissa coast |
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Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath, is bestowed with many natural bounties including a vast stretch of sandy beach. The beach is famous for its golden sand. more ...
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Sitabinjhi hills of Keonjhar |
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About 250 km from Orissa Capital Bhubaneswar lay Sitabinjhi hills of Keonjhar, famous for the fifth century old rock paintings known as the Ravanachhaya paintings. more ... |
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Beaches of Orissa: Gopalpur-on-Sea |
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Gopalpur-on-Sea is 200 km from Bhubaneswar and the nearest town Berhampur is about 15 km away. It is not very crowded with tourists and an army cantonment rests on its secluded shore. more ... |
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Bamboo hut in Ambilo |
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Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is fast becoming an IT hub of national repute. Long hours at work and a fat salary is becoming the order of the day. But where do the young breeds go and unwind? more ... |
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Orissa tribals and streams |
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Streams play a very significant role in the life of the tribals in Orissa. They are not only their source of water; they play a very important role in their lives in more ways than one. more ... |
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Land of the Sun: Koraput |
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The Bondas, Gadabas, Parajas, Kondhas and Koyas inhabit the forested hills of Koraput. Their dwellings are isolated and far from the influence of modern civilisation. more ... |
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Chandaka: A home for elephants |
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This sanctuary is situated barely an half an hour's journey from Bhubaneswar and is the only sanctuary exclusively earmarked for its 67 strong team of elephants. more ... |
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Scenic, Serene, Similipal |
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It was the dark moonless night of Deepavali. The prolonged rains had just withdrawn leaving behind a mossy dense Similipal. more ... |
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Dhanu Yatra of Western Orissa |
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In December, the sun begins to move in the southern direction from the Equator which is known as the winter solstice. From Dhanu Samkranti more ... |
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The Satkoshia at Badmul |
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Along the River Mahanadi, there are quite a number of picturesque sites. more ... |
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Bhitarkanika's Mangroves |
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Mangroves are so unique! Green tops with white roots, these trees survive only in the coastal tidal flow of river waters and the sea. They germinate in water and grow together grasping bits of sand and dust. more ... |
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Daringibadi: The Darjeeling of Orissa |
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Daringibadi is situated in Phulbani district, and is a seven-hour journey from Bhubaneswar, the 370-kilometre distance linked by a good motorable road. more ... |
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Chilika: Unmatched beauty |
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Asia's largest brackish water lake, Chilika, is one of the most beautiful tourist spots in the world. Covering an area of over 1,100 sq km, the lake is situated in coastal Orissa. more ... |
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