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Bhubaneswar is called the temple town of Orissa. It is a religious centre for Hindus and Buddhists. Many of the temples in Bhubaneswar are situated in the old part of the city.
The Lingaraj temple is a magnificent temple in Bhubaneswar. It was built in either the 10th or 11th century. This temple is 55 metre high and has beautiful carvings all over. Only Hindus are allowed inside this temple, which is a masterpiece.
The Bindu Sarovar is situated near the Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar. This lake has a drop of water from every Holy River. The Khandagiri and Udaygiri is a place located 8 km form Bhubaneswar. Here, there are Jain caves which were built in the 2nd century BC.
The Queen’s cave is the largest and double storied cave in Khandagiri and Udaygiri.
| Population: |
9, 04,721 (2011) |
| Nearest Major City(s): |
Brahmapur (150 km), Raurkela (240 km), Kharagpur(281 km) and Jamshedpur (288 km). |
| How to reach: |
Bhubaneswar By Air
Biju Patnaik Airport (2 km)
Bhubaneswar By Train
Bhubaneshwar railway station
Bhubaneswar By Road
Well connected to other major cities around. |
| Major Tourist Attraction: |
Bindu Sarovara, Nandankanan Zoo, Biju Patnaik Park, Orissa State Museum, Dhauli Giri, Tribal Museum.
Temples: Lingaraj, Parasurameswara, ISKCON, Brahmeshwara, Raj Rani, Vaital Deul, Mukteswara |
| Speciality(Famous for): |
Lingaraj temple |
| Food Speciality: |
Dal and rice |
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