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Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar the capital city of the state of Orissa. This city traces its history to the 4th century B.C., when it was the capital of the huge nd prosperous Kalinga Empire. In the 7th century, city became the capital of the Sailodbhava kings, and that was when the Golden period of the Bhubaneswar began. The next 500 years, during the regin of the Sailodbhava over 7,000 temples each of a unique design were built. Truly these temples are architectural wonders in terms of their decorations and hand carved designs. This great architectural tradition, flourished up to the 17th century. Spritually Bhubaneswar is one of the most rich cities in India, here lord Shiva is known as Tribuhuvaneswara or " Lord of the Three Worlds", from which the city derives its name. Bhubaneswar is known as Temple Town and Cathedral City on account of its many temples in the extravagant Orissan style.In contemporary times Bhubaneswar has became the capital of Orissa and is a state with considerable hydro-electric power resources.

Jaisalmer Location:

East Indian state of Orissa. 

Tourist Attractions:

1.Parashurameshwara Temple. 
2.Vaital Deul. 
3.Mukteshwar Temple. 
4.The Rajarani Temple. 
5.Brahmeswara Temple.
6.Lingaraja temple. 
7.Orissa State Museum. 
8.The Handicrafts Museum. 
9.The Tribal Museum.

History of Bhubaneswar