Bhubaneswar: The Temple City of India
Bhubaneswar: The Temple City of India
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Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, is a unique blend of ancient heritage and modern urban development. Known as the Temple City of India, it once boasted over 7,000 temples—some of which, like the Lingaraj Temple, still stand as timeless testaments to the region’s spiritual and architectural legacy.
But Bhubaneswar is not just about its past. Today, it's a thriving IT and education hub, home to institutions like IIT Bhubaneswar, KIIT, and XIMB. The city has been recognized as one of India’s first smart cities, with expanding infrastructure and sustainable urban planning.
Culturally rich, Bhubaneswar plays host to vibrant festivals like Ratha Yatra, Durga Puja, and Rajarani Music Festival, where classical music and dance traditions like Odissi come alive. With nearby attractions like Puri, Konark, and Chilika Lake, the city is also a gateway to coastal beauty and spiritual serenity.
Bhubaneswar is a place where history whispers through stone, and the future pulses through tech parks and startups—a city in balance, rooted in tradition yet reaching for tomorrow.
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