{"id":639,"date":"2015-06-30T16:32:28","date_gmt":"2015-06-30T16:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/?p=639"},"modified":"2020-10-05T07:07:12","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T07:07:12","slug":"odisha-temple-city-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Odisha &#8211; Temple City of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Capital\" >Capital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Culture\" >Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Weather\" >Weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Lifestyle\" >Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Major_crops_grown\" >Major crops grown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Costumes_and_Ornaments\" >Costumes and Ornaments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Major_festivals\" >Major festivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Tourist_attraction\" >Tourist attraction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Kinds_of_homes\" >Kinds of homes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/odisha-temple-city-of-india\/#Famous_personalities\" >Famous personalities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha, formerly known as Orissa is situated on the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. The state was established in 1936 under the British rule. A large part of the state speaks Oriya, the native language of Odisha.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhubaneswar is the official capital of Odisha. Cuttack was the capital of the state before independence. The city is also known as the \u2018temple city\u2019 of India because of the presence of numerous beautiful temples here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inhabitants of Odisha are mainly tribal who love to sing, dance and enjoy. Mayubhanj Chau is the most famous dance form of Odisha. Sand art is practiced on the beaches of Odisha.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state of odisha experiences a typical tropical type of climate. During the summers, it experiences hot winds coming from the northern areas and during winters, biting cold winds blow all over the state. The average temperature during summers is 36\u2070-40\u2070C while during winters the temperature may drop down to 10\u2070C.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lifestyle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha has long been known for its exotic lifestyle and beautiful beaches. The people indulge themselves in works like hunting, fishing and gathering.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_crops_grown\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major crops grown<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture is the major occupation of the people of odisha. The state is amongst the largest producers of rice in the country. Other crops grown here include jute, oilseeds, pulses, coconut, sugarcane, tea, rubber, maize etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costumes_and_Ornaments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costumes and Ornaments<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Western dressing has entered the state and has been widely accepted by both rural and urban people. Traditional wear includes dhoti, kurta and gamcha among men and sari of different kinds among women.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_festivals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major festivals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The major festivals celebrated in Odisha are Saraswati puja, Ganesh puja, Shiva ratri, Janmashtmi and Karma festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourist_attraction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist attraction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orissa is famous for its beaches and temples. The puri beach is a famous tourist attraction in odisha. Other places which attract tourists are Jagannath temple, Konark sun temple, Ling raja temple and Nandankanan zoological park.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kinds_of_homes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinds of homes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The population of Orissa consists mainly comprised of tribal people who have settled in the plain. Few of them also reside in the hilly areas with well built plastered houses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_personalities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous personalities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha is home to many eminent personalities who have contributed in various fields like art, literature, freedom fight, journalism, etc. Few names in the literary field are Gangadhar Meher, F.M.Senapati. Freedom fighters like Dr. H.K. Mahtab, Pandit Gopabandhu Das.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Odisha, formerly known as Orissa is situated on the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. The state was established in 1936 under the British rule. A large part of the state speaks Oriya, the native language of Odisha. Capital Bhubaneswar is the official capital of Odisha. 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