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City Information
The temple city of Bhubaneshwar presents a glimpse into two thousand five hundred years of history. It happens to be a part of the Golden Triangle of the Eastern India. While at Bhubaneshwar you just can’t miss out on the renowned temples. Bhubaneshwar boasts of the Parashurameshwara Temple. The Parshurameshwara temple is a masterpiece of art and architecture that reveals the Orissa style of temple architecture. While at Bhubaneshwar visit to the 55 meters high Lingaraja temple is an absolute must. If you happen to in Bhubaneshwar on the auspicious day of Ashokashtami in the month of March you can participate in the festivities when the image of Lingaraja (Lord Shiva) and other deities are taken by chariot in a possession from Lingaraja Temple to the Parshurameshwara Temple. Bhubaneshwar are hosts the famous Adivasi Mela. You may check out the fair and know the art, artifacts, tradition, culture, and music of the tribes of Orissa better. Further away from Bhubaneshwar you may visit the Buddhist monuments at Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri or closer visit the Buddhist shrine of Dhauli. The pilgrim spot of Dhauli is renowned for its rock edicts of Ashoka.
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