Tourist Guide Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is the largest and the capital city of the Indian state of Orissa. It is a unique combination of tradition and modernism.
The word ‘Bhubaneswar’ means ‘Lord of the Universe’. It was the capital city of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga.
The city has seen the advent of many religions. It is well known as the ‘Temple City of India’ owing to the ancient temples present in the city.
The old city boasts of its tradition and the new one is tech-savvy.
It is located in the eastern coastal plains of Orissa. It is very hot during the summer season from April to June. Rains commence in June and last till October. Winters are cool and pleasant.
The city houses a number of townships. It is home to 647,302 inhabitants from different parts of the country.
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