Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, is also known as the 'City of Temples'. It is also the center of various economic and religious importance in East India. The city is rich in its culture and also in its flora and fauna. Bhubaneswar is home to around 700 temples which gives it the name of 'City of Temples'. While many of these temples belong to Lord Shiva, there are also temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and temples that show the influences of Buddhism and Jainism. It is also famous for its applique works, food, and festivals, which are celebrated around the year.
The history of Bhubaneshwar comes from the 3rd
Century. Many Kings and Nawabs have ruled Odisha from the various dynasties.
The Kalinga architecture can be seen in many temples in the city and even the
State. The people of Bhubaneshwar follow multiple religions like Buddhism,
Jainism, Tantricism, Vaisnavism, and Hinduism.
Take a look at some of the top places in Bhubaneswar.
a. Lingaraj Temple
b. Dhauli
c. Nandankanan Zoological Park
d. Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
e. Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary and Deras Dam
f. Sisupalagada
Smart City Bhubaneswar has been ranked 4th among
the top 10 liveable Capital cities in the Country. Bengaluru tops the list,
followed by Chennai, Shimla, and Bhubaneswar in the Ease of Living Index
Report-2020 released by the New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment
(CSE).
Bhubaneswar is also an Administrative, Information
Technology (IT), Education, and Tourism City. Bhubaneswar was ranked as the
best place to do business in India by the World bank in 2014. Bhubaneswar
has emerged as one of the fast-growing, important trading and commercial hubs
in the State and Eastern India.
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