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<div style="text-align: justify;">Lingaraj, Mukteswar, Rajarani &amp; 64 Yogini temple. Evening free for independent activities. O/N- Bhubaneswar. Note: 1.Lingaraj temple remain open from 05.00 to 21.00hrs and closed for 01hr between 11.00 to 13.00hrs. Devotee can go in to the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) between 06.00 to 08.00hrs &amp; 13.00 to 16.00hrs. 2. Non-Hindu are not allowed to Lingaraj temple. They can see from the specific platform.</div>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Dhauli Buddhist shanti stupa, Pipili appliqué market, Sakhigopal temple, Raghurajpur/Nayakpatna artisan village, Jagannath temple, golden beach or beach market. O/N- Puri. Note: 1. Jagannath temple remain open from 05.00 to 22.00hrs and closed for 01hr between 12.00 to 14.00hrs. 2. Non-Hindu are not allowed inside the Jagannath temple &amp; Gundicha temple 3. Mobile phones, cameras, leather items, paan, gutkha, tobacco, food items, bags are not allowed inside the Jagannath &amp; Gundicha temple premises. 4. Be careful to monkeys at Jagannath temple. Keep your wallet &amp; bags carefully.&nbsp;</div>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Satapada (One end of Chilika Lagoon), Niladri beach &amp; Blue flag beach. O/N-Puri.&nbsp;</div>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Gundicha temple from outside, Ramchandi temple, Chandrabhaga beach, Sun temple (the UNESCO World heritage monument) &amp; interpretation center at Konark, light &amp; sound show at Konark. O/N-Puri Note: 1. Konark Sun temple remain open from 08.00 to 18.00hrs. Light &amp; sound show time: 18.30 to 19.15hrs (Winter) &amp; 19.00 to 19.40hrs(summer). 2. Light &amp; sound show operates subject to weather condition and minimum pax (25-pax). It remain close on every Monday.&nbsp;</div>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Mangalajodi-the bird’s Paradise of Asia (another end of chilika lagoon), Khandagiri &amp; Udaigiri Jain Caves and Jain temple, Tribal Museum/ Kala Bhoomi-a craft museum (both close on Monday and Govt. holidays), Ekamra haat-the traditional market or local market for shopping. O/N-Bhubaneswar. Note: 1. Be aware of Monkeys at Khandagiri &amp; Udaigiri. Keep your wallet &amp; bag carefully. Udaigiri remain open from 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs.&nbsp;</div>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Nandankanan Zoological Park-popular for white tigers (close on Monday). In time transfer to railway station/airport for onwards journey. Tour End. Note: 1. Nandankanan Zoological Park remain open from 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs. Being a sanctuary Zoo it takes minimum 03-04hrs to cover</div>

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<div>Shanti Stupa of Dhauligiri is also known as the Peace Pagda. Dhauligiri lies at a distance of 7 Km from Bhubaneswar. As one travels from Bhubaneswar to Puri, one finds Shanti Stupa. The word 'shanti' in the name itself suggests peace. Since King Ashoka adopted the path of peace and tranquility and resorted to Buddhism, he laid the foundation of Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa at a place which is known for the end of Kalinga War. Here, one finds the edict of Lord Budddha which is visited by numerous Buddhist devotees.</div><div><br></div><div>The construction of Shanti Stupa of Dhauligiri was assisted by Fuji Guruji and therefore, the place became the place of devotion and worship for various people belonging to different generations. One can also spot a number of stupas, chaityas as well as pillars whose foundation was laid by King Ashoka. There also exist a number of edicts that display King Ashoka's intention to promote joy, peace and contentment all through the world. And over the edicts, you come across a rock cut elephant that is considered to be the earliest Buddhist sculpture in Orissa.</div><div><br></div><div>The overall structure of the stupa is in the shape of a dome. One can spot the Buddha footprints as well as the Bodhi tree over the stone panels. Over the panels, one also spots the image of Ashoka who keeps his sword of war in front of Lord Buddha suggesting that he had given up the idea of war completely. In the vicinity of this stupa, there lays a monastery named as the Saddharma Vihar Monastery, which is much visited by the Buddhist devotees. And at a short distance from the Shanti Stupa, you find the temple of Dhavaleshwar that was renovated in the year 1972 and is much frequented by Hindu as well as Buddhist devotees. Therefore, do make it a point to visit Dhauligiri and explore various Buddhist attractions that add to the sacred significance of Dhauligiri in Orissa.</div>

<p style="text-align: justify; ">The Lingaraj Temple is an ancient shrine situated in the city of Bhuwaneshwar. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as the name suggests, the temple was built sometime in the 7th century by the King Jajati Keshari.Chandan Yatra or Sandalwood ceremony is another one of the main festivals of Lingaraj Temple.</p><p style="text-align: justify; "><br></p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha, India. The temple is the most prominent landmark of Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state.</p><p style="text-align: justify; "><br></p><p style="text-align: justify; ">The temple in its present form dates back to the last decade of the eleventh century. There is evidence that part of the temple was built during the sixth century CE as mentioned in some of the seventh century Sanskrit texts. Fergusson believes that the temple might have been initiated by Lalat Indu Keshari who reigned from 615 to 657 CE. The Assembly hall (jagamohana), sanctum and temple tower were built during the eleventh century, while the Hall of offering (bhoga-mandapa) was built during the twelfth century. The natamandira was built by the wife of Salini between 1099 and 1104 CE. By the time the Lingaraja temple was completely constructed, the Jagannath (form of Vishnu) sect had been growing in the region, which historians believe, is evidenced by the co-existence of Vishnu and Shiva worship at the temple. The kings of Ganga dynasty were ardent followers of Vaishnavism, [shaivism] and [shaktism] and built the Jagannath Temple at Puri in the 12th century.</p><p style="text-align: justify; "><br></p><p style="text-align: justify; ">As per some accounts, the temple is believed to have been built by the Somavanshi king Yayati I (1025-1040), during the 11th century CE. Jajati Keshari shifted his capital from Jajpur to Bhubaneswar which was referred to as Ekamra Kshetra in the Brahma Purana, an ancient scripture. One of the Somavamsi queens donated a village to the temple and the Brahmins attached to the temple received generous grants. An inscription from the Saka year 1094 (1172 CE) indicates gifts of gold coins to the temple by Rajaraja II. Another inscription of Narasimha I from the 11th century indicates offer of beetel leaves as tambula to the presiding deity. Other stone inscriptions in the temple indicate royal grants from Chodaganga to the nearby village people.</p><p style="text-align: justify; "><br></p><p style="text-align: justify; ">K.C. Panigrahi mentions that Yayti I had no time to build the temple and it should have been initiated by his sons Ananta Kesari and Udyota Kesari (believed to be other names of Yayati II as well). The argument provided against the view is that is his weak successors could not have constructed such a magnificent structure.</p>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Mukteshwara Temple (IAST: Mukteswara; also spelt Mukteswara) is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The temple dates back to 950–975 CE and is a monument of importance in the study of the development of Hindu temples in Odisha. The stylistic development the Mukteswara marks the culmination of all earlier developments, and initiates a period of experiment which continues for an entire century, as seen in such temples as the Rajarani Temple and Lingaraj temple, both located in Bhubaneswar.It is one of the prominent tourist attractions of the city.</div>

<p style="text-align: justify; ">This is a brand new interpretation centre set up by the Indian Oil Foundation for an introduction to the world heritage monument - the Konark Sun Temple. All tourists should keep aside 30-45 minutes for this place before going into the Sun Temple for enhancing their experience.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">This centre tells the story of the construction and the fall of the sun temple with beautiful replicas and a superb audio visual introduction (better than any guide). The 15 minute animation movie in these superb auditorium will be particularly interesting for kids. For adults there are galleries depicting the nuances of the temple architecture in Odisha and India along with several miniature replicas. All halls are air-conditionied and the centre includes a restaurant and clean toilets.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify; ">Chandrabhaga Beach is situated three km east of the Sun temple of Konark, in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It is 30 km from the city of Puri. Formerly Chandrabhaga was considered a place of natural cure for lepers.</p><p style="text-align: justify; "><br></p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Chandrabhaga Beach is situated three km east of the Sun temple of Konark, in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It is 30 km from the city of Puri. Formerly Chandrabhaga was considered a place of natural cure for lepers</p><p style="text-align: justify; "><br></p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Walking down the empty beach, with the setting sun on the horizon is just magical. That’s what Chandrabhaga offers to its visitors. Located at the Konark, the abode of the magnificent Sun Temple, the beach is known for its stunning sunrise and sunset.As per legend Sambha son of Lord Krishna prayed here to the Sun God and through the latter’s blessings he got rid of leprosy. Thus the beach has an important spiritual significance in Odisha.</p><p style="text-align: justify; "><br></p><p style="text-align: justify; ">It’s also the venue of the famous “International sand Art Festival” where renowned sand artists from all over the globe converge to showcase their craft. The five day long festival attracts large number of tourists and locals alike.</p><p style="text-align: justify; "><br></p><p style="text-align: justify; "><b>Things To Do : -</b></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Often the best thing to do when you are in a setting as beautiful as this, is to do nothing at all.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Boating in the calm waters of the sea is an enthralling experience. Enlist the services of the local boats stationed at the beach. But take necessary precautions.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">For those who seek adventure, there are camps along the marine drive from Puri to Konark which offers options in water sports.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Always enlist the help of a Nulia (Lifeguard) before venturing into the sea.</li></ul>

The Rajarani temple is also famous for the tall and slender nayikas (temple figures) carved in high relief on the walls-figures in amorous dalliance and in such acts as fondling her child, looking into the mirror, taking off her anklet, caressing the bird, playing instrument, holding branches of trees etc.The Rajarani takes its name from the local sandstone used to built it. The temple no longer has an image of the deity in the sanctuary but its strong Saiva associations are testified from the figures of Shiva and his consort Parvati on the platform and Saiva doorkeepers.

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves One of the earliest groups of Jain rock-cut shelters, the caves of Udayagiri (Hill of Sunrise) and Khandagiri (Broken Hills) command a unique position in the filed of history, rock-cut architecture, art and religion. The two hills rise abruptly from the coastal plain, about six km west of Bhubaneswar, separated by a highway.From Bhubaneswar, Udayagiri is the hill on the right and access to its 18 caves is provided by a flight of steps. Coming down to the main road by a flight of steps in front of Cave 17 of Udayagiri and going up the road for about 15m, the visitor will find a track to his left leading to the summit of the Khandagiri hill.Cave 1 and 2, known as Tatowa Gumpha or Parrot Caves, known so from the figures of parrots carved on the arches of their doorways.

<div style="text-align: justify;">Pipili appliqué work owes its origin to the culture of Lord Jagannath during the 12th century.Earlier appliqué umbrellas and canopies were prepared by the Gajapatis for the annual Ratha Jatra of Jagannath.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>The village of Pipili, Puri district, Odisha, India, is well known for its appliqué work, traditionally known as Chandua in India. "Appliqué" comes from the French word appliquer, meaning "to put on"</div><div><br></div><div>A few kilometers from Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa. One of the most popular craft of Orissa is the Pipli applique technique work that comes from the town of Pipli. Pipli is small town, situated about 40kilometers from Puri, Orissa. In the old days, Pipli craftsmen used to make canopies, banners, umbrellas and trasa (fans) for festivals held in Puri's famous temple. But as the craft's popularity spread far and wide through the pilgrims of Puri, the craftsmen started making other decorative and utility items also. The use of all these products are associated with the religious ceremonies of Lord Jagannath. So it can be concluded that this art form ascribes its origin to the Jagannath cult. Patronized by kings and nobility of Orissa, applique work at one time had reached the artistic heights of excellence.</div><div><br></div><div>The kings of Puri engaged craftsmen in the service of Lord Jagannath and set up village Pipli for them to live in. They were especially skilled in designing the canvas cloth that is used to cover the chariots of Lord Jaganath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. The income of this state is mainly depended on the sale of its handicrafts.</div><div><br></div><div>Applique is a French technique that basically cuts up various coloured fabrics which are then sewn to the surface of another foundation fabric. But essentially it has now developed into a needlework technique in which smaller pieces of fabric materials like small mirrors and other forms of embroidery are sewn onto a bigger piece of the cloth to create.</div><div><br></div><div>Appliqué is art, a process of cutting coloured cloth into shapes of animals, birds, flowers leaves gods, goddesses and other decorative motifs and stitching them on a piece of cloth. On one hand, the village showcases the intense involvement of the men, and especially the women, in the applique production. Machine stitching has also caught up with the artisans of this town which is a proud achievement for these workers. But the people of this town are mostly proud of their handcrafted achievements because that is the purest way of keeping their art heritage alive.</div><div><br></div><div>The traditional appliqué items are mainly used during processions of the deities in their various ritual outings. Items like umbrella, Tarrasa – a heart-shaped wooden piece covered by appliqué cloth and supported by a long wooden pole and Chandua – an umbrella shaped canopy are usually seen during the processions. Another popular item is a sort of frill which is used as a border to canopies and also independently as a decorative piece.</div><div><br></div><div>In modern pipli applique work motifs used consist of stylized representations of flora and fauna as well as a few mythical figures. Of the more common of these motifs are the elephant, parrot, peacock, ducks, creepers, trees, flowers like lotus, jasmine, half-moon, the Sun and Rahu (a mythical demon who devours the sun).</div><div><br></div><div>Flat design are first cut from cloth and then superposed on the base cloth in a predetermined layout and sequence. The edges of the motifs are turned in and skillfully stitched onto the base cloth or stitched by embroidery or without turning as necessary. Craftsmen use straight stitch, blind stitch, satin stitch or buttonhole stitch for attaching the pieces of cloth.</div><div><br></div><div>Artisan sulochana who is 75 years old is involved in Pipli applique work from her childhood and she is currently working under Pipli applique society. There are 55 people who are working under the Pipli applique society. Embroidery work is mostly done by women and cutting works by men. These applique work are used in the flags of Jagannath temple, and during the rathjathra festival. Sometimes orders will be given by the companies to make a pipli applique work with their logo.</div><div><br></div><div>She works on both hand and machine. They earn more profit in machine work. Whereas the hand embroidery work are more time consuming and less profit. All the materials required for the embroidery work such as needle, threads, mirrors etc will be provided to craftsman by the organization by whom they get regular embroidery works. These pipli applique work is done on the different types of fabrics such as cotton, velvet, organdy and satin.</div></div>

<div style="text-align: justify; ">Sri Jagannath Temple is one of the most holy temples of Hindu religion devoted to Lord Jagannath. May to July witness the monsoon season of Puri. Darshan timings will be 5 AM to 12 AM. Jagannath Puri Temple is known for celebrating religious festivals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">The village of Pipili, Puri district, Odisha, India, is well known for its appliqué work, traditionally known as Chandua in India. "Appliqué" comes from the French word appliquer, meaning "to put on"</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A few kilometers from Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa. One of the most popular craft of Orissa is the Pipli applique technique work that comes from the town of Pipli. Pipli is small town, situated about 40kilometers from Puri, Orissa. In the old days, Pipli craftsmen used to make canopies, banners, umbrellas and trasa (fans) for festivals held in Puri's famous temple. But as the craft's popularity spread far and wide through the pilgrims of Puri, the craftsmen started making other decorative and utility items also. The use of all these products are associated with the religious ceremonies of Lord Jagannath. So it can be concluded that this art form ascribes its origin to the Jagannath cult. Patronized by kings and nobility of Orissa, applique work at one time had reached the artistic heights of excellence.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The kings of Puri engaged craftsmen in the service of Lord Jagannath and set up village Pipli for them to live in. They were especially skilled in designing the canvas cloth that is used to cover the chariots of Lord Jaganath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. The income of this state is mainly depended on the sale of its handicrafts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Applique is a French technique that basically cuts up various coloured fabrics which are then sewn to the surface of another foundation fabric. But essentially it has now developed into a needlework technique in which smaller pieces of fabric materials like small mirrors and other forms of embroidery are sewn onto a bigger piece of the cloth to create.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Appliqué is art, a process of cutting coloured cloth into shapes of animals, birds, flowers leaves gods, goddesses and other decorative motifs and stitching them on a piece of cloth. On one hand, the village showcases the intense involvement of the men, and especially the women, in the applique production. Machine stitching has also caught up with the artisans of this town which is a proud achievement for these workers. But the people of this town are mostly proud of their handcrafted achievements because that is the purest way of keeping their art heritage alive.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The traditional appliqué items are mainly used during processions of the deities in their various ritual outings. Items like umbrella, Tarrasa – a heart-shaped wooden piece covered by appliqué cloth and supported by a long wooden pole and Chandua – an umbrella shaped canopy are usually seen during the processions. Another popular item is a sort of frill which is used as a border to canopies and also independently as a decorative piece.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In modern pipli applique work motifs used consist of stylized representations of flora and fauna as well as a few mythical figures. Of the more common of these motifs are the elephant, parrot, peacock, ducks, creepers, trees, flowers like lotus, jasmine, half-moon, the Sun and Rahu (a mythical demon who devours the sun).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Flat design are first cut from cloth and then superposed on the base cloth in a predetermined layout and sequence. The edges of the motifs are turned in and skillfully stitched onto the base cloth or stitched by embroidery or without turning as necessary. Craftsmen use straight stitch, blind stitch, satin stitch or buttonhole stitch for attaching the pieces of cloth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Artisan sulochana who is 75 years old is involved in Pipli applique work from her childhood and she is currently working under Pipli applique society. There are 55 people who are working under the Pipli applique society. Embroidery work is mostly done by women and cutting works by men. These applique work are used in the flags of Jagannath temple, and during the rathjathra festival. Sometimes orders will be given by the companies to make a pipli applique work with their logo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She works on both hand and machine. They earn more profit in machine work. Whereas the hand embroidery work are more time consuming and less profit. All the materials required for the embroidery work such as needle, threads, mirrors etc will be provided to craftsman by the organization by whom they get regular embroidery works. These pipli applique work is done on the different types of fabrics such as cotton, velvet, organdy and satin.</div></div>

<div style="text-align: justify; ">Conceptually labeled as "Museum of Man", it was established in the year 1953. In 1986, 5 tribal huts, representing Santal, Juang, Gadaba, Saora and Kandha communities, were constructed and the tribal artifacts were displayed here for visitors. On 5 March 2001, the new museum building was inaugurated.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Established in 1953, the Museum of Tribal Art and Artefacts (now known as Odisha State Tribal Museum) celebrates the life and culture of Odisha’s 62 tribal communities and is regarded as one of the best Tribal Museum in India.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Located in Bhubaneswar, it is popularly called the Tribal Museum. The museum has been conceptualized as a “Museum of Man”, and initially the museum’s artefacts were displayed in a single hall. In 1986, five tribal huts were constructed on the premises of the Schedule Castes &amp; Schedule Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), and several of the artefacts collected by the museum were displayed within them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On 5th March 2001, the Museum building was inaugurated within the lush green campus of the SCSTRTI making it an integral part of the institute. Showcasing the rich cultural past and present of Odisha’s tribes, the Odisha State Tribal Museum is a living museum.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A hub of anthropological knowledge for visitors and research scholars, the Museum’s primary role is to represent the richness of indigenous tribal cultures, and the mutlifaceted religious, cultural and social systems followed by tribal communities. As a wing of the SCSTRTI, Government of Odisha, the museum organizes several training programs, workshops and seminars for the conservation of tribal culture and the development of tribal communities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Over the years, in addition to five galleries showcasing different tribal arts and crafts, the Museum complex has grown to encompass a new building with an exhibition gallery called PTG World. This gallery showcases the livelihood and cultural beliefs of Odisha’s 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Communities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">The Tribal Shrine Crafts arena has also been developed, along with Auditorium facilities for screening of films on tribal life and culture and an herbal garden. More recently, the Museum has initiated several annual festivals and crafts demonstration programs where tribal communities can be seen celebrating their traditions and way of life.</div>

<p style="text-align: justify; ">Nabakalebara is a festival observed in the Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri at a predefined time according to Hindu Calender. Naba means new and Kalebara is body. Lord Shree Jagannath adorns a new body during Nabakalebara. It is the re-embodiment of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Sudarshan when they relinquish their old bodies and assume a new one. However, the Brahma padartha (soul-substance) remains the same. The soul or the Brahma is transferred from the old idols to their new bodies in a highly technical and conspicious manner at the dead of night very secretly.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">The year of Nabakalebara is when the full moon occurs twice during the month of Ashadha. Every three years in the Hindu calendar, a lunar month is excluded from the calculation to maintain a balance between lunar and solar years. This period is called Malamasa. A year with an extra month (adhimasa) is considered auspicious for the ceremony, which typically occurs every twelve to nineteen years. The three deities undergo the process of Nabakalebara in the year in which the adhimasa falls The deities are carved from a special type of neem wood, known as daru bramha. Preparations for the ceremony begin in the month of Chaitra. The most recent ceremony was on 29.05.2015, 19 years after the 1996 ceremony.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">"The Nabakalebara niti is observed in a gap of 12 to 19 years. Most of the Nabakalebars are performed after a gap of almost 19 years as in 1912, 1931, 1950, 1969, 1977 and 1996. The Brahmapadartha (soul-substance) remains the same. The soul or the Brahma is transferred from the old idols to their new bodies &amp; this is going on from long long back.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">The making of new idols are done in a sacred manner obeying all the formalities in the Baikunthadam, on the other hand the bodies of old idols are buried in the burial ground ie, at Koili, observing all the formalities.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Never miss to visit Koili baikuntha , when you are in Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri .</p>

<p style="text-align: justify; ">Lalitgiri, with its other name as Naltigiri, is the 1st century Buddhist complex in Orissa, which together with Ratnagiri and Udayagiri creates Puspagiri University which has a number of best sculptures of that age – like significant stupas and monasteries (viharas). As a renowned Buddhist pilgrimage, this ancient lush village Lalitgiri is a holy destination for a large number of Buddhism devotees.&nbsp; Numerous excavations done by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have related this region with the origin point of Buddhism. ASI has been conducting such excavations since 1985 to today.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Ratnagiri has been a historical and religious significance that make it an ideal destination to explore. The small yet religious town in Jajpur District of Odisha is known for a huge monastery that relates to Mahayana Sect along with famous kings like Ashoka and others from Gupta Dynasty. Apart from its strong historical backgroung, Ratnagiri is also known for the flow of main rivers of Odisha known as Mahanadi, Brahmani, Kimiria and Birupa.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Udayagiri, an Orissa Buddhist complex to form Pushpagiri University along with udayagiri and Lalitgiri, and bears a number of significant stupas and monasteries (viharas). Udayagiri was referred as ‘Madhavapura Mahavihara’ in the history, as per the epigraphical artifact found in the region. A number of excavations have been conducted by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) since 1958, which is still in continuity. The large excavation done 1997 to 2000 discovered the Udayagiri-2, the second part of Udayagiri. Several additional stupas and monasteries have been excavated here by ASI.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify; ">Buddhism in Orissa (ancient Kalinga) is as old as the religion itself. Pali texts refer to Buddha's association with Tapasu and Bhallika, two businessmen from Kalianga, who are said to be the first disciples of the Buddha. While Kapilvastu, Bodhgaya and Saranath are places associated with Lord Buddha's life, Orissa was more associated with his teachings. The Chinese Traveller Hieun T’sang records to have seen more than one hundred Buddist monasteries including excellent centers of learning :Pu-si-po-ki-li and Po-lo-mo-lo-ki-li during his visit to Kalinga in 7th century AD.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">After the bloody Kalinga war in 261 B.C in Orissa (ancient Kalinga), Buddhism was virtually reborn and history took a u-turn as Emperor Ashoka became instrumental in spreading the message of peace across the globe and Buddhism was exported to Sri Lanka, Far-Eastern and South East Asian countries. Buddhism in all its forms and schools like Hinayana, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Kalachakrayana and Sahajayana flourished in Orissa in different periods almost unhindered from 3rd century B.C to 15th century AD. During the reign of Bhaumakara dynasty in Orissa (8th to 10th Century AD), Buddhism reached its zenith.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Magnificent monuments-Stupas, Chaityas, Viharas, colossal images of the Buddha and the Buddhist Pantheon and also a few of Emperor Ashoka built over centuries stand witness to the hoary past till today. Discovery of a golden casket containing the bone relics, probably of the Tathagata enhances the sanctity of the ancient land.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Modern Orissa is proud of carefully nurturing centuries old Buddhist Heritage spanning over 18 centuries spread through the length and breadth of the state</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Though Buddhist sites lay scattered all over the State, Ratnagiri-Lalitgiri-Udayagiri complex has the largest concentration of Buddhist remains in Orissa. These three places constitute the Buddhist Triangle of the region, popularly known as Diamond Triangle of Orissa.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">In close proximity lie a few more sites, the most prominent among which is the recently excavated site at Langudi.</p>

<div style="text-align: justify; ">Attractions such as the Bird Island, Breakfast Island and Honeymoon Island are also frequented by tourists who visit the Chilika Lake. best time to visit the Chilika Lake is the winter months of November to February. Boating is a popular activity in Chilika Lake. Water Scooters and Pedal Boats are available at this place.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify; "><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><div>Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and second largest coastal lagoon in the world, spread over the Puri, Khordha and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 square kilometres.</div><div><br></div><div>Experience the magnificence of Konark and the tranquil beauty of Chilika Lake on our private day tour from Bhubaneswar. Begin your journey with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Konark Sun Temple, where you'll marvel at its intricate stone carvings and learn about its rich history. Explore the Konark Museum to delve deeper into the region's cultural heritage. After savoring a traditional Odia lunch, proceed to Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lake. Embark on a boat ride to explore its islands and witness the graceful Irrawaddy dolphins. Visit the Nalabana Bird Sanctuary to spot migratory birds before ending the day with a mesmerizing sunset view over the serene waters of Chilika Lake. Immerse yourself in the wonders of Odisha's cultural and natural treasures, creating unforgettable memories to cherish.</div></div>

Nandankana is the first zoo in India witha white tiger safari. It provides unique situation where the visitors are confined in a vehicle and the animals roam in the open jungle. A twenty-minute drive through the meandering roads crisscrossing the natural forest in a special protected vehicle takes the visitors straight into the pride of lion in the lion safari. Also visitors can avail opertunity to slight sloth bears in their natural habitat through safari bus service.

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