About Orissa

One of the precious assets of India, Orissa is located on the coast and always washed by the blue waters of Bay of Bengal. Orissa, reckon as a mirror of India which reflects the true blend of ancient glory & modern endeavor. Orissa is blessed with the bounties of nature, snaky rivers, splendid waterfalls, covered with the forest, sturdy blue hills at Eastern Ghats, perpetually enriched with the wild life and 482 km stretched of coastline of the exotic beaches. Moreover the place is dotted with mesmerizing temples; historic monuments and a land well known for its advance engineering feats. Words are less to describe about the beauties of Orissa all we can say that Mother Nature is flattered on Orissa.

It has vast fertile plains and lavish green countryside; small villages embellished with mango groves coconut, palm trees inspire the visitors for enjoying the glory of the rural beauties, famous for its four particular cities, Orissa caters you all luxuriant facilities with modern technology which all are necessary for a comfortable stay. The flourishing land with its amazing beauties and colorful fairs and feastivals make your visit unforgettable.
All these features of a single place are enough to hold your breaths.

As per its traditional values, land is well- known for its architecture and artwork. Moreover Orissa is the land where the volume of history speaks.The remains of Ashoka Pillar was turned into the Siva Lingam which is enclosed in famous Bhaskaresvara temple of Bhubaneswar. In order to keep the glory of orissa’s past , the lion capital of the Ashokan pillar is kept alive in the State Museum which dates back to the period of the great Emperor Ashoka. The Yaksha and Naga images can be found around the places of Bhubaneswar which belongs to post-Kharavela period. Sisupalgarh near by Bhubaneswar is also one of the prominent monuments of ancient Orissa.

Orissa is famous for its beautiful handicrafts specially fo appealing Silver filigree work of the Cuttack and an intricate horn work of Parlakhemundi and Cuttack. The folk painting of the Orissa, Pattachitra is one of the unique crafts. So whenever you visit to Orissa don’t forget to purchase explicit vases, brass & bell metalware and beautiful candle stand. You will surely notice the bowls studded with blackstone, plates of Khiching and Nilagiri and the statues made of multi colored stones can easily grab your attention. Orissa, the state is well known for its cotton and silk handloom products. Ladies would find a intensive collection Sambalpuri saris & Maniabandhi patas which are simply unmatched in their designs and textures.




Capital:  Capital : Bhubaneswar

Language:  Language : Oriya

Population:  Population : 31,512,070

Orissa-People-&-Lifestyle:  
As history describes that the Aryans entered in Orissa from north-east and imposed their cuture and language on the people living in Orissa. But brave people of Orissa were neither subjugated culturally nor the prehistoric type. So probably they have accepted the culture of Aryans and the merger of the culture might have happand in the state of Orissa in ancient time.

Geographically, Orissa positioned itself as the coastal corridor in between the southern and the northern India and is the shortcut to intractable Vindhyas. So It is obvious that the Dravidians and Aryans must have assimilated their cultures and races at the ancient days of gore.


Orissa has all the potentialities of being a one of the most attractive destination of the country and catering various modern amenities to the visitors. Orissa, largely rural state of India, has retained its precious glory in the form of traditional values. in simple words this is the place where the first footsteps of indian’s civilization is kept alive.

As Orissa comprisers of myriad villages so one can easily have a glance of true humanity and simplicity which lies in these kind and innocent villagers of Orissa who are always welcome you with their open hearts. It is the land of hidden treasuries and unforgettable memories. Orissa is one of the potential sates of various tourists intrest.