Visit Odisha Year 2012

Welcome to Odisha tourism, Visit Odisha Year 2012 The land of mystifying wonders. The temples in odisha, the monastries, the historical sites, the wildlife in Odisha(orissa), the culture, the handicrafts all will create an astonishing appeal in your mind, which will make you feel to be wandering in the lands of imagination, as Mother Nature has shower all her love to this coastal state in the eastern side of India, to make it an epitome of beauty. Every corner of Odisha(Odisha Tourism) holds beneath a treasure for the tourists.

 

The state which often experiences the calamities of drought, cyclone and Tsunami rediscovers itself everytime to show its never dying spirit to the world. The state which came into existence since 1st April 1936 has been known in the history for the famous invasion by the Maurya ruler Ashoka, the campaign which resulted in changing the entire aim of Ashoka's life and the battle which later enable him to acquire the tile of Ashoka the Great in history. Oriya is the most commonly spoken language in the state. Puri, Konarak and Bhubaneshwar comprises the Golden Triangle of Odisha(Odisha Tourism), one of the most visited tourist destination of eastern India.

 

Visit Odisha Year 2012 - Odisha(Odisha Tourism) is the 9th largest state of republic of India and has a long unindented coastline spread around 480 kms. Paradeep is the most important port of the state. It is also and exquisite beach Hotels in Odisha(orissa). The hotels and resorts of Paradeep these days attract many tourists seeking a break away from the humdrum of the cities. The state also proudly houses the largest dam in the world; Hirakud Dam built on the river Mahanadi has successfully grabbed a berth in Guinness book of records. The state has the chotanagpur plateau on one hand while the shores of Bay of Bengal on the other.

 

Visit Odisha 2012, Odisha(Odisha Tourism) is known for being home to the many endangered species of flora and fauna in the world. The state has 3 national parks, 18 wildlife sanctuaries and three wildlife reserves. Gahirmatha Sanctuary of Orissa has been recognized by UESCO for being the nesting grounds of the Olive ridley turtle, the Bhitarkanika sanctuary of Odisha(orissa) is the second largest Mangrove viable ecosystem of world, while the Simplipal sanctuary has been instrumental in saving the rarest white tigers from getting extinct from the world map.

 

Visit Odisha Year 2012 - Odisha(Orissa Tourism) is known for its exquisite temples that dominate its landscape, the Jagannath temple of Puri being the most significant one. Puri is considered to be one of the Char Dham or one of the four most sanctum place of Hindu religion. Puri is being called the Yamanika Tirtha and the Swargdwar. Puri is also known for its picturesque beach and the beach festival. The sun temple of Konarak is the most splendid architecture of this coastal state which gets mentioned in the national anthem of India as Utkal. The Konarak Sun Temple has marvelous erotic sculptors from Kamasutra carved on its walls. The entire temple now in its ruins once stood as a chariot for the sun god, and has been declared as the world heritage site by UNESCO, presents the grandeur of the ancient architectural excellence of India infront of the world today. The Puri Rath Yatra or the cart festival associated with the Jagannath Temple Puri attracts millions of tourists to Puri every year.

 

Odisha(Odisha Tourism) has been known for its cultural heritage. Odissi one of the cultural dance form of India is the gift of Odisha(Orissa Tourism). The Odissi dance and music has a long history dated 2000 years back. The music is classified in five broad categories of folk, tribal, light music, light classical music and classical music.

 

The handicrafts of Odisha(Orissa Tourism) are known for their uniqueness and their artistic carvings. The silver filigree and bronze work of Cuttack, the applique of Pipli, stone utensils of Nilgiri in Balasore, sambalpuri textiles, the work on shells and conches, the horn work and Patta Charitas of Odisha(Odisha Tourism) have been greatly desired not only by the customers from India but from the art lovers worldwide. The sand art is the creative initiative of the artists of Puri has now been spread all across the globe.

 

Visit Odisha(Odisha Tourism) and explore the amalgamation of grandeur of the past at the richness of present. Puri Hotels