The magic of Orissa

sagarneel · Oct 21st, 2009, 15:05

Orissa, lying on the eastern coast, boasts of a large diversity of natural wonders! From the fascinating architectures of the mediaval temples, to the brimming sea beach of Puri....from the enchanting lagoon of Chilika to the dense canopy of the Simlipal forest...from the george of Satkosia to the tranquil sea side of Gopalpur...this state has just the perfect spectrum of amazement to offer. Puri and its sorrounding areas have been the favorite destination of tourists (more specifically Bengali tourists) since long, however, correct me if I am wrong, this state has not been a popular destination for tourists and travellers of other parts of India. With the tourism infrastructure of Orissa being quite developped with well connecting roads and railway traversing the entire length of the state, and decent accomodation facilities almost everywhere...Orissa desereves a little more attention among travellers.

delhiwala · Oct 21st, 2009, 16:55

I have been to Puri (Once even on Rath Yatra Day) & Konark. Both are great Places....

sagarneel · Oct 21st, 2009, 20:52

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Originally Posted by delhiwala

I have been to Puri (Once even on Rath Yatra Day) & Konark. Both are great Places....

True..specially Sun temple is a gem of Indian architecture...it is just awesome! Pity that most of it is destoyed,and what stands today is only the entrance of the actual temple!!

delhiwala · Oct 21st, 2009, 21:05

Yes ! They have filled sand inside to stop it from collapsing....

You can see it & Nav Griha Temple from outside only....

In it's heydays, what a place it must have been.......

sagarneel · Oct 21st, 2009, 22:45

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Originally Posted by delhiwala

Yes !

In it's heydays, what a place it must have been.......

We can only but imagine!!

Sama · Oct 21st, 2009, 22:58

nice! I'll be in Bhubaneswar in February for 5-7 days...I've heard there's a "mini-Mela" in the area at the time

sagarneel · Oct 21st, 2009, 23:26

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Originally Posted by Sama

nice! I'll be in Bhubaneswar in February for 5-7 days...I've heard there's a "mini-Mela" in the area at the time

Though Im not too sure which mela you are talking of, fares and festivals are a routine in this part of the country!
All the best!
Sagarneel.

delhiwala · Oct 22nd, 2009, 00:03

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Originally Posted by Sama

nice! I'll be in Bhubaneswar in February for 5-7 days...I've heard there's a "mini-Mela" in the area at the time

Some Melas in February are:

1. Magh Mela - Traditional Festival at Konark
2. Shivratri - Traditional Festival at Khandagiri-Udayagiri
3. Khandagiri mela - Traditional Festival at Lingaraj Temple
4. Konark Dance Festival & Kalinga Mahotsav - New Festivals

sagarneel · Oct 22nd, 2009, 13:57

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Originally Posted by delhiwala

Some Melas in February are:

4. Konark Dance Festival & Kalinga Mahotsav - New Festivals

Are you sure that the Konark dance festival is held in Feb? As far as I knew, its held in December (things might have changed though!)
Sagarneel.

Oct 21st, 2009, 15:05	#1
sagarneel In love with mountains Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kolkatan living in New Delhi Posts: 324	The magic of Orissa Orissa, lying on the eastern coast, boasts of a large diversity of natural wonders! From the fascinating architectures of the mediaval temples, to the brimming sea beach of Puri....from the enchanting lagoon of Chilika to the dense canopy of the Simlipal forest...from the george of Satkosia to the tranquil sea side of Gopalpur...this state has just the perfect spectrum of amazement to offer. Puri and its sorrounding areas have been the favorite destination of tourists (more specifically Bengali tourists) since long, however, correct me if I am wrong, this state has not been a popular destination for tourists and travellers of other parts of India. With the tourism infrastructure of Orissa being quite developped with well connecting roads and railway traversing the entire length of the state, and decent accomodation facilities almost everywhere...Orissa desereves a little more attention among travellers. __________________ My photos: http://www.trekearth.com/members/sagar/photos/

Oct 21st, 2009, 16:55	#2
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	I have been to Puri (Once even on Rath Yatra Day) & Konark. Both are great Places.... __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 6,424	nice! I'll be in Bhubaneswar in February for 5-7 days...I've heard there's a "mini-Mela" in the area at the time __________________ *MY INDIA, 2005-2008* "Once you have felt the Indian dust, you will never be free of it." (Rumer Godden, 1975)

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Oct 21st, 2009, 21:05	#4
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	Yes ! They have filled sand inside to stop it from collapsing.... You can see it & Nav Griha Temple from outside only.... In it's heydays, what a place it must have been.......