Wildlife in Debrigarh is situated in the Baragarh district of Orissa, India. Sprawled across an area of 347 sq km the sanctuary is located close to the town of Sambalpur. One of the nearest attractions to this sanctuary is the…
Ladu Baba Temple in Saranakul Odisha – syncretism of Vishnu and Shiva
One of the well-known examples of syncretism of Vishnu and Shiva is Ladu Baba or Ladukeswara in Nayagarh Hills. The little town of Saranakula is about 100 km from Bhubaneswar. The temple cluster was built in the 15th century AD.…
Nandankanan in Bhubaneswar now has India’s largest open top leopard enclosure
Odisha Forest and Environment minister Bikram Keshari Arukh today inaugurated the country’s largest open top leopard enclosure and a ‘walk through aviary’ inside the Nandankanan Zoo on the outskirt of the Odisha’s capital on the occasion of its 55th foundation…
Olive Ridley Turtles starting to come to Odisha coast for nesting slowly
Wildlife officials have noticed sporadic nesting by olive ridley turtles at the Gahirmatha beach, ahead of the mass nesting phenomena. Each year, olive ridleys turn up in large numbers to lay eggs during January and February along the Gahirmatha beach,…
Have you seen the Kashmir of Odisha ‘Daringbadi’ yet?
The “Kashmir of Odisha” is back in focus with travellers from across the state and outside thronging the spot, giving tourism a boost. Daringbadi, by virtue of its valleys, coffee plantations and tall pine trees, has once again turned into…
Mesmerizing pic from Highest point of Odisha Deomali Hill by Sajal Seth
After riding at Khardung La, Marsimik La and some other highest roads and passes of the World, I wanted to explore Odisha. I am 48 years old and I ride Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS. I am stock sub- broker by…
Great Buddhist Heritage of Odisha in Ratnagiri Udaygiri
Ratnagiri and Udayagiri are well-known Mahayana-Vajrayana Buddhist sites in Coastal Odisha. Both the sites have preserved splendid monasteries, stupas, votive stupas and a large number of sculptures of Mahayana-Vajrayana deities. However what draws the immediate attention is the colossal Buddha…
India Surf Festival in Odisha Feb 2015 – Info to plan your travel
India Surf Festival into its 4th year at Odisha beaches is more than just surfing. Organized by the Surfing Yogis (a group of like-minded people who combine surfing, yoga, and nature), it’s an eco-friendly celebration of oneness that provides a…
Langudi Odisha rich in Buddhist heritage – Ideas in Rock Cut
Langudi is a Buddhist site in coastal Odisha, located in Dharmasala area, about 90 km from Bhubaneswar. Archaeologists have unearthed two panels of rock-cut caves and Dhyani Buddhas in a hill. The earlier panel is dated to 1st-2nd century BC…
Finally Odisha Finds Place in Buddhist State Circuits of India
Even as the Buddhist sites in Odisha are yet to catch the fancy of international visitors despite huge potential, the Tourism Ministry has decided to include the State in its new travel project, ‘Buddhist Heritage Trails’, also known as…