Jyotirmaya’s guidebook
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Puri is one of the holy places described in the ancient Hindu scriptures. Set up probably in the post Kalinga war era, Puri was a knowledge centre by 7th century when “Adi Shankara” visited the place and set-up his own “Math” (Residential School) for vedic studies and hindu culture. Patronized by vedic scholars and powerful Kings of Orissa, Puri became the symbol of oriental philosophy and religion after construction of the temple of Lord Jagannath during late 11th century. Plundered by Muslim rulers (Nawabs) of Bengal several times, it became the centre of “Vaishnavite” cult after Sri Chaitanya made Puri his abode being rooted out of Nadiya (in Bangladesh now).
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Jagannath Temple
Puri is one of the holy places described in the ancient Hindu scriptures. Set up probably in the post Kalinga war era, Puri was a knowledge centre by 7th century when “Adi Shankara” visited the place and set-up his own “Math” (Residential School) for vedic studies and hindu culture. Patronized by vedic scholars and powerful Kings of Orissa, Puri became the symbol of oriental philosophy and religion after construction of the temple of Lord Jagannath during late 11th century. Plundered by Muslim rulers (Nawabs) of Bengal several times, it became the centre of “Vaishnavite” cult after Sri Chaitanya made Puri his abode being rooted out of Nadiya (in Bangladesh now).
Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km²
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Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km²
The Bay of Bengal is the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean, bounded on the west and northwest by India, on the north by Bangladesh, and on the east by Myanmar and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. Its southern limit is a line between Sangaman Kanda, Sri Lanka and the north westernmost point of Sumatra.
Bay of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal is the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean, bounded on the west and northwest by India, on the north by Bangladesh, and on the east by Myanmar and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. Its southern limit is a line between Sangaman Kanda, Sri Lanka and the north westernmost point of Sumatra.
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Puri is one of the holy places described in the ancient Hindu scriptures. Set up probably in the post Kalinga war era, Puri was a knowledge centre by 7th century when “Adi Shankara” visited the place and set-up his own “Math” (Residential School) for vedic studies and hindu culture. Patronized by vedic scholars and powerful Kings of Orissa, Puri became the symbol of oriental philosophy and religion after construction of the temple of Lord Jagannath during late 11th century. Plundered by Muslim rulers (Nawabs) of Bengal several times, it became the centre of “Vaishnavite” cult after Sri Chaitanya made Puri his abode being rooted out of Nadiya (in Bangladesh now).
Konark
Puri is one of the holy places described in the ancient Hindu scriptures. Set up probably in the post Kalinga war era, Puri was a knowledge centre by 7th century when “Adi Shankara” visited the place and set-up his own “Math” (Residential School) for vedic studies and hindu culture. Patronized by vedic scholars and powerful Kings of Orissa, Puri became the symbol of oriental philosophy and religion after construction of the temple of Lord Jagannath during late 11th century. Plundered by Muslim rulers (Nawabs) of Bengal several times, it became the centre of “Vaishnavite” cult after Sri Chaitanya made Puri his abode being rooted out of Nadiya (in Bangladesh now).
Nandankanan Zoological Park is a premier large zoo of India. Unlike other zoos in the country, Nandankanan is built right inside the forest and set in a completely natural environment. The animals are housed in enclosures with greenery with a feel of real forest and live with no fear or apprehension of becoming the hunter's prey.
Nandankanan is 15 kms from Odisha's capital, Bhubaneswar. The Bhubaneswar railway station is at a distance of 18 kms and the Biju Patnaik International Airport is at a distance of 20 kms. Tourist cottages inside Nandankanan are available for accommodation, only during day time, on prior reservation from the office of Deputy Director, Nandankanan Zoological Park.
Nandankanan Road
Nandankanan RoadNandankanan Zoological Park is a premier large zoo of India. Unlike other zoos in the country, Nandankanan is built right inside the forest and set in a completely natural environment. The animals are housed in enclosures with greenery with a feel of real forest and live with no fear or apprehension of becoming the hunter's prey.
Nandankanan is 15 kms from Odisha's capital, Bhubaneswar. The Bhubaneswar railway station is at a distance of 18 kms and the Biju Patnaik International Airport is at a distance of 20 kms. Tourist cottages inside Nandankanan are available for accommodation, only during day time, on prior reservation from the office of Deputy Director, Nandankanan Zoological Park.
Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha. The temple is the most prominent landmark of Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state
Lingaraj Temple Road
Lingaraj Temple RoadLingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha. The temple is the most prominent landmark of Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state
City/town information
Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. Outside Rajarani Temple are sculpted figures of the guardians of the 8 cardinal and ordinal directions. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum.
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Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. Outside Rajarani Temple are sculpted figures of the guardians of the 8 cardinal and ordinal directions. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum.