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- 1 Looking for inner peace ?
- 2 Want to rejuvenate yourself in the wild ?
- 3 Want to relive the glory ?
- 4 Want to walk on water ?
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Arts and crafts
Take home a bit of “Utkaliya Kala” with you
Utkala the name itself means – the land of excellence in art and craft. The art forms are visual manifestations of a rich cultural heritage of Odisha and reflect on a tradition which still lives in the creative imagination and skill of her craftsmen. Vibrant and utilitarian, the diverse arts and crafts of Odisha range from stone work, silver filigree, wood craft, appliqué work, brass and bell metal work, dhokra castings, pattachitra, paper mache to terracotta, tie & dye textile in cotton, tassar and silk to name a few.
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Raghurajpur, Handcrafted things never go out of style
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Beaches
Virginity like nowhere else
Blessed with a 480 km coastline, Odisha offers some of the most pristine sun-kissed beaches that you can set foot on in the country, washed by soothing waters and dotted with casuarina and mangrove forests. From the enigmatic Receding Beach at Chandipur, to the Puri – Konark Marine Drive brimming with divine calmness and the ethereal sights at the Olive Ridley nesting at Rushikulya, the beaches of Odisha will delight you beyond imagination.
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Puri Beach, Puri
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Ecotourism & Wildlife
Refresh your instincts in unadulterated wilderness
Odisha’s beautiful landscape houses nineteen Wildlife Sanctuaries, two National Parks including Simlipal which is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve, two Tiger Reserves and numerous wetlands including Chilika Lake. The state’s wilderness is a revelation allowing you to reconnect with nature. 24 night-stay properties managed by local communities are the most outstanding testimony to the centrality of conservation efforts in ensuring shared prosperity.
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Gahirmatha, the Rookery of Olive Ridley sea Turtles
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Kalinga Architecture
Where spirituality with aesthetics resonate
What makes the Kalinga Architecture so distinctive and pleasing is its, structural details, plan, elevation and skillfully crafted figurines which adorn the outer walls of the monuments. Odisha’s temples and monuments were the hubs of the socio-cultural activities which shaped the state’s customs, beliefs and eternal art forms.
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Lingaraj Temple, The largest temple of lord Shiv in Odisha
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Ethnic Diversity
Delving deep to the roots
62 different tribes constituting 23% of the total population of Odisha, including primitive societies like Bonda, Gadaba, Kandha, Paraja, etc. offer deeply satisfying experiences of getting to know diverse peoples and their cultures. The state’s mystic southwestern region has several tribal villages and markets, with the key spots being Jeypore, Baligaon, Kunduli and Rayagada.
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Dhuruba Tribe, Koraput
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Chilika Lake
Odisha is the land of famed forests, mountains, valleys, waterfalls, gorges, soaring peaks with stunning wildlife in their own natural habitats For Nature tourists looking to experience...
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Jiranga
Odisha’s Little Tibet- is not as well-known as the abode of his holiness the Dalai Lama at Mcleodganj in Dharamsala and Majnu ka Tila in Delhi, but it offered the Tibetan...
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Satkosia
The Mahanadi flowing through a gorge stretching 22 KM makes for an awe inspiring sight. The Satkosia Tiger Reserve encompasses an area of 963.87 Sq KM, once it was a part of AbhayaAranya...
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Sail against the wind, Conquer the hills, Pose with the smiling birds, or Hear the stories of the Stones; Odisha has a corner for all, especially You
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Sunrise at Rajarani Temple
Rajarani temple is now open from sunrise till 9 P.M. for public/tourists. Enjoy the breathtaking views of history in the early mornings.
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Konark Light & Sound Show
1st Show : 07:30 PM to 08:10 PM 2nd Show : 08:20 PM to 09:00 PM Monday Closed Venue: Sun Temple, Konark
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National Handloom Day
The beautiful tapestry woven with the experiences of the threads of Her life, now adorns the ‘beautiful’ You
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Lulung Painters' Camp 201910 - 15 September 2019
Bringing together Art, Culture & Traditions in the lap of Similipal Biosphere Reserve Forest. At - Aranya Nivas Lulung, Simlipal
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers1 - 2 November 2019
While Indian Men's Hockey Team will take on Russia in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifiers, the Indian Women's Hockey Team will take on USA all scheduled to be held on 1st & 2nd November at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
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