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ABOUT BHUBANESWAR
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Lingaraj Temple |
Bhubaneswar, the
capital of Orissa, is also popularly known as the "Temple City of India". Being
the seat of Tribhubaneswar or 'Lord Lingaraj', Bhubaneswar is an important Hindu
pilgrimage centre. Hundreds of temples dot the landscape of the Old Town, which once
boasted of more than 2000 temples. Bhubaneswar is the place where temple building
activities of Orissan style flowered from its very inception to its fullest culmination
extending over a period of over one thousand years.
The new Bhubaneswar with its modern buildings and extensive infrastructure perfectly
complements its historic surroundings. With facilities to cater to every type of visitor,
Bhubaneswar makes an ideal tourist destination.
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