About
Orissa: Orissa, the lush green state, girdled by the Bay of
Bengal, has seen some of the best fusion of traditional Indian art in its
many temples and monuments, and has been able to preserve much of it, in an
environment natural to its wonder and attractions. It was in Orissa, that
Buddhism found some of its strongest exposure, and cult following. However,
it was Hindu art that dominated the landscape, eventually, and resulted in
the profusion of temple traditions, that have endured till now.
Heavily
forested, and isolated, Orissa was once famous for its majestic battle
elephants. But life in Orissa revolved around temples, and that the Oriyas
lived lives free of strife, is evident from the fact that the state has few
forts or fortified palaces to its credit, indicative of centuries of peace
and harmony.
Most of the state's attractions are close to each
other, and convenient access is provided out of the state capital,
Bhubaneshwar. The capital itself is an intriguing amalgam of the old and the
new, an emerging modern Indian city, that is steeped in the roots of the
traditions of its glorious past, without being overwhelmed by it.
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