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Odisha Part 10: Bhubaneshwar – the city of temples

Bhubaneshwar is often called the city of temples . It is impossible to know exactly how many temples there are, but it has been estimated that there might be over 700 temples in the city. This number, while impressive, is just a fraction of the original number, which, sometime in the 13 th century, would have been about 7000. Wikipedia has a page dedicated to the Hindu temples of Bhubaneshwar , where 93 temples are listed. All these are ancient temples, built between the 7 th and 13 th centuries CE. Bhubaneshwar was once known as Ekamra Kshetra , the sacred mango grove. We know this name from an inscription at the Ananta Vasudeva temple, which mentions the name of the place, and the main temple (that we now know as the Lingaraja temple) in the mango grove. Ananta Vasudeva Temple, with a sculpture of Trivikrama in the niche It is extremely interesting to note that the Ananta Vasudeva temple is the only temple to Lord Vishnu in this city. Varaha, Ananta Vasudeva Temple Located v...
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I have been fortunate to have visited quite a few places in India, and this page is an attempt to make it a bit easier for you to find my blogs related to these places. This list is arranged state-wise, and all you have to do is click on the state name to see a list of all posts about that particular state. 





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        1. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:01 PM

          Have you visited all of those places

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          1. Anuradha ShankarFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:12 PM

            If you read my blog, you will know that yes, i have visited all those places

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        2. kapilMarch 17, 2013 at 8:58 AM

          Hi very nice places you listed in your article.

          Indian Travel Destination guide & Blog

          Thanks

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        3. AnonymousJune 11, 2013 at 6:20 PM

          Hi.. i also want to travel across whole India...how did u managed????
          i mean you r also a family person...then how is dis possible????

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          1. Anuradha ShankarJune 11, 2013 at 6:37 PM

            It is always possible when you have the will to travel.

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        4. sriOctober 17, 2013 at 2:15 PM

          Who is this anonymous person posting stupid questions !!

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          1. Anuradha ShankarOctober 17, 2013 at 2:17 PM

            Unfortunately, Sri, there is no dearth of such people... and least of all, on the net :D

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        5. UnknownNovember 26, 2013 at 6:56 AM

          Explore Rajasthan some more.....

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        6. UnknownDecember 2, 2013 at 12:56 PM

          hats off mam

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        7. GREECUJanuary 7, 2014 at 9:26 AM

          If you ever plan to visit West Bengal keep me in the loop i will like to hop in for the ride and be a part of your wonderful adventure and blogging based on India.Brilliant journey.....

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        8. Aditya Raj KapoorMay 1, 2014 at 9:16 PM

          wow...u have travelled really well. my compliments!
          aditya

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        9. UnknownJuly 14, 2014 at 10:57 PM

          Nice article for tourist who want to travel to India.
          thanks.
          honeymoon mauritius

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        10. KavithaAugust 9, 2014 at 3:22 PM

          Hi, I would like to know, if the cover picture used in your Blog is Banasura Dam ?!
          Thanks.

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        11. AnonymousOctober 11, 2014 at 11:45 AM

          good work

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        12. UnknownAugust 3, 2016 at 11:57 AM

          My next destination is India. So much to learn from culture. Amazing! I'll be coming when my Morocco Tours will finish. Thank You

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