Bhubaneswar: Attractions and more...
The Nandankanan Wild Life Sanctuary is popular for the rare species of white tigers in the world.
The Khandagiri and Udayagiri Hills house an ancient Jain monastery carved like a cave. The monastery dates back to the second century B.C.
The most beautifully carved caves are the Rani Gumpha (the queen’s cave) and the Hati Gumpha (the elephant cave).
The world-famous Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a rare example of excellent architecture and carvings blended together. It is said that the devotees who go to Jagannath Puri must first pay a devotional visit to the Lingaraja Temple to make their holy journey successful.
Dhauli Giri is the place where the famous king Asoka of the Mauryan Empire submitted to Buddhism and non-violence after the battle of Kalinga. It has well-preserved edicts that date back to the third century B.C.
An elephant which is the universal symbol of Lord Buddha is erected on the top of a rock.
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