Bhubaneswar is
one of the oldest cities of India, the history of which the distinction of
being the capital of ancient Kalinga. Retaining its destination of glory & importance,
Bhubaneswar today is the capital of the state of Odisha. Bhubaneswar is an
important pilgrimage centre & the home to over many of India’s finest
temples. These temples not only form the core around which the pilgrimage life
of the city revolves but they are of dreadful archaeological & historical
significance. A tour to this ancient city of India will find any tourist lost
in the pages of history. Here the past & the present co-exist peacefully to
create a fine balance between modernity & antiquity. If you want to know
more about this city then you must know what the best
places to visit in Bhubaneswar are.
Places to visit in Bhubaneswar inside the City of Temples
Since the
beginning of its origin, many clans and royalties have built temples of their
deities. Which are still standing strong today as well? The most famous being
the Lingaraj
temple, which is a fine example of Kalinga architecture. It is the
oldest temple in the town built. Together with Lingaraj temple, one must visit
Mukteshwar temple, Brahmeshwar temple, Yogini temple, Raja
Rani temple which is one of its kinds with no deity worshipped inside
which was built in around 10th century CE. Most of them are free to visit but
some might charge nominal fees from visiting tourists which might differ for
tourists coming from abroad. Together with Sanatan Dharm Kalinga architecture,
Buddhist and Jain temples are also scattered in around the city. Most famous
being Udaigiri and Khandagiri archaeological sites together with Dhauli where
the Kalinga war happened.
Other places to hangout
If you
are tired of visiting temples and shrines one can try local refreshments and
relax in parks in the city. And can visit museums, a very state of the art planetarium
and Tribal museum to soak in the local culture and science that
originated from the land.
