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Amazing Things You must Know about Odisha – God’s Own Land

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When there is a discussion about Odisha, it’s always restricted to a few things – Lord Jagannath, Konark Sun Temple, Rasgullas,  Or the yearly dose of cyclones. But there is so much more in the state than what the popular opinion would lead you to believe.

Like every other state in the country, Odisha has a rich cultural heritage. It also has some of the most unique cuisines in the country.  Add to that a flourishing ecosystem of flora and fauna and you have a region that one must visit.

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Dhauligiri witnessed the battle of Kalinga. It is also the place that Ashoka The Great decided to turn to Buddhism.

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The Leaning Temple of Huma in Sambalpur is one of only two leaning temples in the world. It is located in Huma, a village situated on the bank of the Mahanadi, 23 km south of Sambalpur in the Indian state of Odisha. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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A black water lagoon that is the largest wintering ground of migratory birds in Indian sub-continent supports about 225 species.

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India Surf Festival – The wave pattern of the Odisha coast makes it ideal for surfing. Sand art, music, film, and photography are among the other attractions of this fest.

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While the rest of the country goes on frowning upon women going through their periods, hers’s a festival that actually celebrates the fact. It is believed that the mother goddess Earth or the divine wife of Lord Vishnu undergoes menstruation during the first three days of Raja Festival. The fourth day is called as “Basumati Snana” or ceremonial bath of Bhudevi. The term Raja has come from Rajaswala (meaning a menstruating woman) and during the medieval period, the festival became more popular as an agricultural holiday remarking the worship of Bhudevi, who is the wife of Lord Jagannath. A silver idol of Bhudevi is still found in Puri Temple aside Lord Jagannath.

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Hirakud Dam – One of the first multi-purpose river dam projects started after independence. A sight to behold during the rains.

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Dalma is one of the healthiest dishes Odisha has to offer, Dalma is basically the inclusion of vegetables which is then fried in ghee to be served with rice, roti or parathas.

Be it lunch, Dinner or Breakfast one of the best street food items that have attained legendary status over the years. Though Dahibara Aludam is found in every street of the state, but the silver city is famous for it.

The puffed rice mixed with mutton curry becomes a soul-satisfying delicacy.

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When in Odisha, you must also try Poda Pitha.

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If Kolkata is famous for Durga Pujo, Cuttack is famous for gold and silver filigree works which are used to decorate Goddess Durga. If you love the great Indian Culture and Heritage then you must visit this Millenium city during Durga Puja.

Second largest mangrove ecosystem in India. Also the home to the saltwater crocodile, white crocodile, Indian Python among others.

The list doesn’t end here. We will soon come with another list of Amazing things to know about this God’s own land.

raghurajpur-odishaAlso Read:  Museums & Art galleries in Odisha

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