Dist.
H.Q. : Cuttack
Muncipality
: Bhubaneswar
Population:31,72,739
(approx.)
Altitude:16.60
meters above sea level.
Major
River :
Mahanadi
Rainfall:124.39
cms
Climate:
Minimum Temperature degree centigrade & maximum temp.
degree cen.
Languages
Spoken: Oriya, Hindi, English.
Clothing:
Light cotton in summer and heavy woolen in winter.
The
capital of orissa is known as ‘City of Temples’ because of its many
temples in the extravagant orissan style. Today this bustling centre for
commerce and religious activities is the modern capital of Orissa. It is an
integral part of the Golden Triangle that incorporates the holy city of Puri
and Konark. Tourists lock the three cities to pay their homage to the
religious, cultural and natural wonders that abound here.
Bhubaneswar is skyline is dominated by numerous temples and shrines. The
Lingaraj Temple,the Udayagiri & Khandagiri caves,the RajaRani,the Dhauli
eddicts These offer an excellent
insight into the dynamic artistry and ancient cultural strength of Orissa and
are well-worth exploring at greater length. The temples of Bhubaneswar have
stood testimony to the area's history, which spans 25 centuries.
Bhubaneswar has excellent air and
rail linkages with most major cities in the country.
