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Orissa,
the lush green state, girdled by the Bay of Bengal, has seen some of the
best fusion of traditional Indian art in its many temples and monuments,
and has been able to preserve much of it, in an environment natural to its
wonder and attractions.
It was in Orissa, that Buddhism found some of its
strongest exposure, and cult following. However, it was Hindu art that
dominated the landscape, eventually, and resulted in the profusion of
temple traditions, that have endured till now.
Heavily forested,
and isolated, Orissa was once famous for its majestic battle elephants.
But life in Orissa revolved around temples, and that the Oriyas lived
lives free of strife, is evident from the fact that the state has few
forts or fortified palaces to its credit, indicative of centuries of peace
and harmony.
Most
of the state's attractions are close to each other, and convenient access
is provided out of the state capital, Bhubaneshwar. The capital itself is
an intriguing amalgam of the old and the new, an emerging modern Indian
city, that is steeped in the roots of the traditions of its glorious past,
without being overwhelmed by it.
How to reach :
By
Air :The most convenient access into Orissa is a flight to
Bhubaneshwar. Indian Airlines has flights from Hyderabad, Nagpur,
Kolkata, Delhi, Raipur, Varanasi, Mumbai and Chennai.
By
Rail :Train connections from all parts of the country exist, but are
usually long and the non - availability of air-conditioned class travel is
a constraint.
By Road :Once in Bhubaneshwar, road travel
is the best option, to visit the other attractions in Orissa.
Places
to VisitBhubaneshwar,
Puri,
Konark
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