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Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar Lingaraj Temple Image  Photo Credit - www.google.com Lingaraj Temple is one of the greatest popular temples in Orissa. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, also known as Lingaraj. Decorated with lovely sculptures imprinted hooked on pointers. Lingaraja Temple is about 54.8 meters tall and structures a vast sculpture of Shiva finished of granite. The idol is eight feet in diameter and is located on a platform almost eight inches overhead the ground. God bathes in water, milk, and vans (marijuana) every day. Lingaraj Temple Built By Photo Credit - www.google.com Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar is supposed to date back to the late 11th century. But some trust that shares of the temple has remained there meanwhile the 6th century. It is said that the temple was built by King Somavansi's Jajatikeshari. However, there is no historical record to validate the right. The high walls of Lingaraj Temple, complete of red sandstone, appearance ...

Cuttack ( Barabati fort in Cuttack ) Photo credit - www.google.com Cuttack the ancient city of Odisha is a city of rich heritage and culture. The name of the city, Cuttack, is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kataka", which means a military camp or a fort or a government seat protected by an army. Standing at the apex of the delta formed by the Mahanadi rovers in the north and Kathjodi in the south, it is also the commercial capital and the second-largest city of Odisha. With its world-famous works of filigree of silver, ivory and brass and textiles of woven silk and cotton, the city of Cuttack is perhaps the largest showroom in Odisha. Cuttack was founded in 989 AD and was the capital of Odisha for almost nine centuries before Bhubaneswar became the capital in 1948. It was established as a military settlement by Kind Nrupa Keshari of the Keshari dynasty in 989 AD as mentioned in Madalapanji, a Chronicle of the Jagannath Temple of Puri. Later, Cuttack has witne...

Naveen Patnaik Who Is Naveen Patnaik? Naveen Patnaik is a well-known politician of India and the current Chief Minister of Odisha. Naveen Patnaik, who run the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) to a win victory in the 2014 Odisha Legislative Assembly elections, was on oath in as Chief Minister on May 21, 2014, for the fourth successive term. Naveen Patnaik is the first Chief Minister of Odisha to develop the Chief Minister for the fourth successive time. Biju Janata Dal founder and veteran leader Naveen Patnaik of Orissa is the son of ex-Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. Naveen Patnaik was born on 16 October 1946 in Cuttack, Odisha. His father was ex Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik and mother Gyan Patnaik. He was cultivated at Doon School and later finished his Bachelor of Arts degree from Kirori Mal College, Delhi. Naveen Patnaik is also a writer and spent his youth almost away from Politics and Odisha. After the death of his father Naveen Patnaik in 1997, he offered into politics and a year...

Gopabandhu Das There are many brave and golden myths in Odisha but the freedom fighter gopabandhu das was a little different.  Also known as Pandit Gobabandhu Das. He was mainly a journalist, and for this reason, he worked for the Asha newspaper. Later he started his own newspaper company name, samaj pandit. help the poor. He resigned from his government position because of his social work. immortal words still inspire the younger generation. Utkalmani Gopabandhu is described as the Gandhi of Odisha for his immense contribution towards Odisha in the field of social reform, journalism and literature. His efforts to bring change in orthodox society, his role to expedite social movements, selfless service, and educational reform earned him the title ‘Utkalmani’ (Gem of Odisha). Earlier, Odisha was known as Utkal. He had started a voluntary organization – Puri Seva Samiti – to help the cholera victims. Later, the movement led to setting up of a separate hospital...

Who is Amiya Ranjan Patnaik? National Award  Winner Odia film maker Amiya Ranjan Patnaik will be remembered for his  dia films Hakim Babu,Mamta Mage Mula,Pua Moro Kala Thakura,Chakadola Karuchi Leela,Rajarani,Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi,Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna,Paradeshi Babu and Tulasi Apa. Amiya Patnaik was Known as Odisha’s Eminent film director and producer of Odisha and a warm personality. His contribution to Odia theater and film is noteworthy. He was born in 1955 in Kendujhar. An NIT alumnus, Patnaik was into the theater after his mechanical engineering course and later ventured into films and television. About Family?  His siblings are Niranjan Patnaik and Soumya Ranjan Patnaik. He is survived by wife Seema Patnaik and son Anupam Patnaik. Patnaik was also the president of Odisha  Producer’s Association and Founder member of a leading media house of Odisha. He was the younger brother of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Nira...