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The City of temples
The ancient capital of the Kalinga empire, Bhubaneswar's history goes back over 2000 years. At one time, the Bindu Sagar tank had over 7000 temples around it. Of these, 500 still survive, all built in the extravagant Orissan style.
Travel Information
Climate
Summer (Mar. to Jun.): Warm
Winter ( Nov. To Feb.): Mildly warm and pleasant
Clothing
Summer-Cottons
Winter-Woollens
Getting There
Bhubaneswar is on the national highway linking Calcutta (480 km) and Madras (1225 km).
Air links to Delhi, Calcutta, Hyderbad and Nagpur.
Rail links to Calcutta, Madras, Delhi (1745 km), Bombay (1691 km).
Where to Stay
Hotel Swosti
Kalinga Ashok
New Kenilworth
Panthaniwas
Prachi
The Oberoi
What to see
Lingaraja Temple
Built in the 12th Century AD with an ornately-carved tower and soaring spires.
Parasurameswara Temple
The oldest surviving temple, built in 650 AD.
Mukteswara Temple
Contains a stunningly-beautiful archway.
Raja Rani Temple
Set in a garden, it creates a dramatic image against the setting sun.
Brahmeswara Temple
Notable for its very finely-detailed sculptures.
Shopping
Woven ikat fabrics, applique work, silver filigree jewellery, stone carvings, patta chitra paintings.
Festivals
• At Ashokashtami, during March/April, the idol of Lord Lingaraja is taken out in procession.
• During Kali Puja, in October/November, the city is lit with lamps.
• During Bali Yatra in October/November, a fair is held by the banks of the Mahanadi river in Cuttack.
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