Odisha’s heritage is rich and diversified with the archeological heritages like Sishupalgarh, Dhauli, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Konark Sun Temple etc.; cultural heritages like it’s celebrations of maritime trading memories, festivals, folk dances and music etc.; artistic heritages like Pattachitra arts, Silver filigree, Applique works, Stone sculpting etc. and many more which have put Odisha in the World map. Here you would get to know about them all in detail.
Gajapati Narasingha Deva – I relaxing on a swing at the Antahpura or the Gynaeceum (the Queen’s Apartment). Here also he is keeping a sword in his lap that portrays the life threat to the King and his readiness to face any adverse situation at any given point of time. The top of the poles… read more »
Sri Jagannath, as a revered deity holds a special place, not only in the culture of Odisha, but also in the families of its people as well. An Odia offers the first fruit of a tree he has planted to Him, sends the first invitation to Him in a family function, so how could he… read more »
Once, Sangya, the daughter of celestial architect Vishvakarma and wife of Surya, unable to bear the radiance of the Sun-god, went into the forests to engage in devout austerities in the form of a mare (she horse). She placed her shadow Chhaya, who looked just like Sangya in her position as Surya’s wife. When Surya… read more »
There used to exist Kitchen Wells in ancient temples that provided water for the preparation of Anna Bhog to be offered to the presiding deity. Lots of vessels were used to draw water from these wells as seen in the upper portion of the attached image which is of an ancient temple at Ekamra Kshetra… read more »
The sacred land of Odisha with magnificent temples and historical monuments illustrates an era of glorious achievements. The distinguished features of this region are well documented in ancient scriptures as well. Long ago it was famously known by three names – Utkal, Udra and Kalinga. However, some people hold the view that these names were… read more »
The inscription consisting of 17 lines in Pali language can be found on the over hanging brow of Hathigumpha (Udayagiri). This inscription has been incised in deep cut Brahmi letters and faces straight towards the Rock Edicts of Ashoka at the Dhauli hill which is situated at a distance of about 6 miles. Symbolically it… read more »
The inscription consisting of 17 lines in Pali language can be found on the over hanging brow of Hathigumpha (Udayagiri). This inscription has been incised in deep cut Brahmi letters and faces straight towards the Rock Edicts of Ashoka at the Dhauli hill which is situated at a distance of about 6 miles. Symbolically it… read more »
The inscription consisting of 17 lines in Pali language can be found on the over hanging brow of Hathigumpha (Udayagiri). This inscription has been incised in deep cut Brahmi letters and faces straight towards the Rock Edicts of Ashoka at the Dhauli hill which is situated at a distance of about 6 miles. Symbolically it… read more »
The inscription consisting of 17 lines in Pali language can be found on the over hanging brow of Hathigumpha (Udayagiri). This inscription has been incised in deep cut Brahmi letters and faces straight towards the Rock Edicts of Ashoka at the Dhauli hill which is situated at a distance of about 6 miles. Symbolically it… read more »
The inscription consisting of 17 lines in Pali language can be found on the over hanging brow of Hathigumpha (Udayagiri). This inscription has been incised in deep cut Brahmi letters and faces straight towards the Rock Edicts of Ashoka at the Dhauli hill which is situated at a distance of about 6 miles. Symbolically it… read more »