Year 1982! I was a child then. We were living in Sambalpur in western Odisha, where my father was serving as a lecturer in Zoology at the prime Gangadhar Meher College. Additionally, he also served as the Rector of a…
Varahi Temple at Chaurasi near Konark – important Shakti Pitha
‘Khakra’ is one of three architectural forms of medieval Odisha (the other two are ‘rekha’ and ‘pidha’). Unlike pidha and rekha, temples of khakra order are very rare. It appears like a boat. At Chaurasi, a small village near Konark,…
Accuracy of Konark Sundial built in 1250 AD, still gives time accurately today
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Bhubaneswar now has Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Speciality Center,ranked best standalone hospital
Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, a leading diabetes specialities chain in India, inaugurated its 19th branch in Bhubaneswar, Odisha recently. This most modern Centre for Diabetes was inaugurated by Minister for Tourism and Culture Ashok Chandra Panda in the presence…
Sambalpur Hirakud Dam – Longest Dam in Asia, unexplored tourist spot of Odisha
Sambalpur in the Indian state of Odisha is one of the most historic as well as most popular city of Odisha frame for its culture and heritage. The city contains many historic buildings and parks, and is also the…
Ever seen the majestic menu of Radha Krishna in Puri, shows variety of Receipes in Odisha
Have you ever seen the awesome varieties of food and receipes being offered in Puri for Jagannath and Radha Krishna? Take a look. Goes on to show how many varieties of Odia food is still unknown to many.
International Sandart Festival Continuing at beach near Konark Sun Temple
Do check out if you are around in Odisha, a must visit festival of highly talented artists creating miracles out of sand.
All passport police verifications to be done Online by Jan 15
All the police stations in the State will be linked online to the Regional Passport Office (RPO) by January 15 to expedite and incentivise police verification process under the District Police Headquarters (DPH) Model of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).…
Wheels of Konark – Majestic and Sublime
Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is remarkable for its wheels. The temple has been built in the form of a giant ornamented chariot of the Sun God, Surya. The temple has 12 pairs of elaborately carved stone wheels. Each is…
International Sandart Festival Starts in Konark Beach Odisha
Check out the awesome sandart sculptures prepared by artists in the ongoing international Sandart festivals