Bhubhaneshwar Tourist Places: The City of Temples and Timeless Heritage

Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha but very famous for its historical and cultural importance, mainly for an abundant number of ancient temples and monuments; thus, it has earned the nickname "City of Temples". The old-world charm Bhubaneswar blends perfectly with the tempo of modern development, along with an architectural heritage that reflects the glory of Kalinga art and culture.

Out of the over 500 temples of Bhubaneswar, the Lingaraj Temple is said to be one of the most important, but Mukteswara Temple, an example of Kalinga architecture, is equally renowned for its superb intricately carved decorations.

Except for the temples, Bhubaneswar holds within itself the historic cave temples, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, erstwhile monastic residences of the Jain orders and Dhauli Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist shrine exemplifying Emperor Ashoka's contemplation after the Kalinga War. Festivals are a part of life in Bhubaneswar, and Rath Yatra is one of the most famous, along with being a major center of attraction for pilgrimage and cultural activities.