| Tulasi Kshetra Kendrapara |
 The fame of Kendrapara is comparable with that of Puri by all counts. Known as the Tulasi Kshetra, it is treated as sacred as the Sri Kshetra Puri, Ekamra Kshetra Bhubaneswar, Viraja Kshetra Jajpur and Arka Kshetra Konark. more ... |
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| Charms of Chandrabhaga Beach |
 Chandrabhaga beach lies on the Marine Drive from Puri to Konark. Miles of casuarinas jungles shield the blue surfing sea and gives delightful openings for the passers-by to stop and admire the sea. more ... |
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| The Leaning Temple of Huma |
 Whatever be the truth of the legends, the fact remains that Huma is one of the most important Saiva centres of the Western Odisha. The congregation on the occasion of the Sivaratri is comparable to any popular Saiva Shrine of Odisha. more ... |
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| Dasia Bauri: The Holy Saint of Odisha |
 Dasia Bauri was a great devotee of Lord Jagannath in the 15th century AD. He was born into a low caste of weavers' family and lived with his wife Malati in a hut on a small piece of land. For a living he did his traditional weaving. more ... |
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| Tampara: The Lake Oasis |
 A few days ago I was traveling from Bhubaneswar to Berhampur on some personal work. Near Chhatrapur I saw a signboard on the National Highway which invited the travelers to enjoy boating in the Tampara lake hardly one km away from that spot. more ... |
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| Sambalpur: The city of old charm and new glamour |
 Picturesquely located on the lap of nature, amidst wooded hills with a panoramic view on the bank of the river Mahanadi, Sambalpur looks like a temple studded hill station from a height like Budharaja Hill or Circuit House. more ... |
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| Peace Pagoda at Dhauli |
 Dhauli hill is surrounded by lush green paddy fields stretching up to the horizon. The Daya River meanders by almost touching the foothills of the hill. more ... |
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| Dhanu Yatra: The largest open air ethnic theatre |
Dhanu Yatra is the theatrical presentation of Krishna Leela enacted to bring the old myth alive on locations from the marriage of Devaki with Vasudeva till the death of Kansa as described in the scriptures. more ... |
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| Scenic Satapada |
 Satapada, Just 60 km from Puri town, is a lovely attraction for lovers of waves and surf and the unending waters stretching to the horizon. more ...
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| Bali Yatra of Odisha |
 In the fourth century AD, maritime trade flourished between Odisha that was then known as Kalinga and Bali, Java and Sumatra, Borneo, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Burma more ... |
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| Gosanis of Puri |
 The Gosani idols are made in distinct style, they are huge, and have stocky figure and big bulging eyes. more ...
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| Buddha Ganesha of Cuttack |
 Lord Ganesha is worshipped all over India. From a one-day festival it has stretched to ten-long-days in several places apart from Maharashtra where it is celebrated in a massive way. more ... |
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| Salabega: the Muslim devotee of Lord Jagannath |
 Salabega's prayers are the most heart touching. They show the pathos of a devotee who would not be admitted into the temple of Lord Jagannath in Puri because he was a Muslim. His longings sung in verses bring tears to the eyes of listeners even today. more ...
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| Kharvel's legacy: Jain rock relics |
 The 2000-year old rock cut monuments of Khandagiri and Udayagiri hills are a major pilgrim centre for the Jaina believers. The honeycomb of caves in the twin hills, situated on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar are a fine example of rock cut carvings. more ... |
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| Call of Kaliamba |
 If you are in Bhanjanagar in south Odisha, visit Kaliamba and breathe lungful of rejuvenating fresh air in the lovely forest department rest house amidst tall Sal trees and shielded by rugged Jhankadei hill. more ...
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| Byaghra Devi of Kulada |
 Goddess Byaghra Devi was worshipped by the royal dynasty of Ghumusar as their protective deity and also as goddess Saraswati for bestowing wisdom and knowledge. According to legends, it is due to the grace of the goddess that the king of Ghumusar could thwart the British army. more ... |
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| Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath |
 Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath is a 56-course meal for the god which is shared by the devotees who throng the temple. Mahaprasad is of two types, Sankhudi and Nisankhudi, meaning cooked food, and dry food or snack offerings. more ...
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| Raja swings and Poda Pithas of Orissa |
 Raja festival is observed in Orissa in the month of Jyestha (June), after a brief shower and when the clouds begin to consolidate for the ensuing rains. more ... |
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| Puri beach: A major tourist attraction on Orissa coast |
 Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath, is bestowed with many natural bounties including a vast stretch of sandy beach. The beach is famous for its golden sand. more ...
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| Sitabinjhi hills of Keonjhar |
 About 250 km from Orissa Capital Bhubaneswar lay Sitabinjhi hills of Keonjhar, famous for the fifth century old rock paintings known as the Ravanachhaya paintings. more ... |
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| Beaches of Orissa: Gopalpur-on-Sea |
 Gopalpur-on-Sea is 200 km from Bhubaneswar and the nearest town Berhampur is about 15 km away. It is not very crowded with tourists and an army cantonment rests on its secluded shore. more ... |
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| Bamboo hut in Ambilo |
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is fast becoming an IT hub of national repute. Long hours at work and a fat salary is becoming the order of the day. But where do the young breeds go and unwind? more ... |
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| Orissa tribals and streams |
 Streams play a very significant role in the life of the tribals in Orissa. They are not only their source of water; they play a very important role in their lives in more ways than one. more ... |
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| Land of the Sun: Koraput |
The Bondas, Gadabas, Parajas, Kondhas and Koyas inhabit the forested hills of Koraput. Their dwellings are isolated and far from the influence of modern civilisation. more ... |
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| Chandaka: A home for elephants |
 This sanctuary is situated barely an half an hour's journey from Bhubaneswar and is the only sanctuary exclusively earmarked for its 67 strong team of elephants. more ... |
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| Scenic, Serene, Similipal |
It was the dark moonless night of Deepavali. The prolonged rains had just withdrawn leaving behind a mossy dense Similipal. more ... |
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| Dhanu Yatra of Western Orissa |
 In December, the sun begins to move in the southern direction from the Equator which is known as the winter solstice. From Dhanu Samkranti more ... |
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| The Satkoshia at Badmul |
Along the River Mahanadi, there are quite a number of picturesque sites. more ... |
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| Bhitarkanika's Mangroves |
 Mangroves are so unique! Green tops with white roots, these trees survive only in the coastal tidal flow of river waters and the sea. They germinate in water and grow together grasping bits of sand and dust. more ... |
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| Daringibadi: The Darjeeling of Orissa |
Daringibadi is situated in Phulbani district, and is a seven-hour journey from Bhubaneswar, the 370-kilometre distance linked by a good motorable road. more ... |
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| Chilika: Unmatched beauty |
 Asia's largest brackish water lake, Chilika, is one of the most beautiful tourist spots in the world. Covering an area of over 1,100 sq km, the lake is situated in coastal Orissa. more ... |
