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Introduction 
Bhubaneshwar derives its name
from the Sanskrit word Tribhuvaneswara, which stands for Lord Shiva.
This city is famous not only for being capital of the state but also
due to its thousands of temples of which the
most important is the temple of Lord Shiva-the Lingaraj Temple.
Orissa is predominantly rural, with fertile green coastal plains
rising to the hills of Eastern Ghats.
History
The area around Bhubaneshwar was the famed
kingdom of Kalinga, which was conquered after a battle by Ashoka. Around the 1st century bc, under the rule of Kharvela, Orissa
regained its lost glory and Bhubaneshwar again became the center of activities.
During this period, many caves were constructed of which Khandgiri and
Udaygiri are the most important. By the 7th century, Hinduism supplemented
Jainism, and Ganga and Kesari kingdoms did a lot for the development of Orissian
culture. Most of the kings who ruled Orissa constructed the various beautiful temples. For a
better part of its history, Bhubaneshwar remained under the influence of
Afghans, Marathas, and the British (till 1947).
Festival
There are a few festivals which are celebrated in bhubaneshwar. i.e. Ashokashtami
:- On the occasion of Ashokashtami in
the month of March, the image of Lingaraja and other
deities are taken in a procession from Lingaraja Temple to the
Rameshwara Temple. Thousands of devotees participate in pulling the
chariot that carries the deities. The deities remain in the
Rameshwara Temple for four days.
Tribal fair :- At
the end of January comes Adivasi Mela, a fair that displays
the art, artifacts, tradition, culture, and music of the tribal
folks of Orissa.
Best Season
Bhubaneshwar
has a comfortable climate round the year, but the best season to visit the city
is during the months of October to April.
Travel
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