Orissa’s capital emerged in the 7th century as a center of prolific and accomplished Temple building, and by the 11th century the city of Bhubaneswrar (derived from Shiva’s incarnation as Tribhubaneswar, Lord of the Three Worlds) had become a significant religious hub, with estimated 7,000 temples, of these only several…

The tropical state that flourished during the 13th century on India’s Central Eastern Seaboard, Orissa is famous for its temples, which draw thousands of pilgrims here.Throughout the year, predominantly to Jagannath Temple in the Coastal town of Puri, To worship Vishnu in his avatar as the Lord of the Universe.…