Bhubaneswar Tour, Bhubaneswar Vacation

Destination Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar is the capital of Orissa. It has been graced with the name of “Temple City of India”. There are about 5000 well-decorated temples in Bhubaneswar. The three temple towns of Orissa are Puri, Bhubaneswar and Konark which merge together to reflect the true essence of golden temple triangle of the eastern part of the country.

Bhubaneswar is the hub of the Hindu pilgrimage. It is a perfect blend of the traditional yesteryears and modern present. The temples of Bhubaneswar dates back to the 25 centuries. Bhubaneswar has immense historical heritage. The major temples that are among the tourist’s itinerary are the Parashurameshwara Temple, Vital Deul, Mukteswar Temple, Lingaraja Temple and a lot more. The other sightseeing attractions apart from the temples are Orissa State Museum, Handicrafts Museum, Tribal Museum and a lot more.

Parashurameshwara Temple was established in the year 650 AD. The carvings and sculptures have beautified it. Vital Deul dates back to 800 AD. It exhibits the Buddhist cave architecture which is pretty impressive. The temple is dedicated to the Chamunda, who is the incarnation of Goddess Kali.

Mukteswar Temple was established in between 7-8 th century. It is also known as the “miniature gem of Orissan architecture. It reflects the ideas of the Kalinga School of architecture. It is a fusion of the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain architecture. The arched gateway can be the mesmerizing focal point of the tourists.

Lingaraja Temple was established during the 10th or 11th century. The Great Lingaraja temple is also described as ‘time quintessence of Orissan architecture’. It will render a perfect insight into the Orissan temple architecture. The tower of the Lingaraja is of the height of over 180 feet (55 meters). The shape is curved.

The natamandira (hall of dance), jagmohana (porch) and the bhoga-mandapa (hall of offering) are some of the other structures of the temple that gives an idea about the wide range of activities conducted at the temple. There are about 150 other shrines near the temple. However, non-Hindus are restricted from visiting the religious site.

The beautiful sculptures incorporate elegant female figures, peacocks, monkeys and a wide array of lovely decorative details that will leave a lasting impression on the visitors.

Orissa State Museum is a storehouse of sculptures, lithic and bronze-age tools, stone inscriptions, palm-leaf manuscripts, rare copper plates, anthropological specimens, paintings and musical instruments. The Handicrafts Museum will give an insight into the horn toys, folk paintings, brass castings and sculptures. Tribal Museum is the ideal venue for those who are keen to know about the tribal life and culture of Orissa.

Durga Puja, Janmashtami and Kali Puja are some of the major festivals conducted in Bhubaneswar. During Ashokashtami which is held in the month of March, the image of Lingaraja and other deities are carried in a chariot during the procession to Rameshwara Temple from Lingaraja Temple. The devotees participate in pulling the chariot. The deities are kept in Rameshwara Temple for four days. Adivasi Mela, is yet another major festival celebrated in the region.

The Tour to Bhubaneswar will render the opportunity to explore the cultural heritage of the place.