Odisha
ODISHA Odisha (Formerly Orissa), an eastern India state on the Bay of Bengal, is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu Temples. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is home to hundreds of temples. Capital: Bhubaneswar Official Bird: Indian Roller Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik Official Song: Bande Utkal Janani Places to Visit 1. Jagannath Temple, Puri The Shree Jagannatha Temple of Puri is an important Hindu temple dedicated to lord Jagannatha, a form of lord Vishnu, located on The eastern coast of India, at Puri in the state of Odisha. The Temple is one of the Holiest Hindu Char Dham. The huge temple complex covers an area of over 400000 square feet and is surrounded by a high fortified wall. The Nila Chakra is the discus mounted on the top shikhar of the Jagannath Temple. The Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath are Distributed amongst the devotees near the Ratnavedi inside the devotees near the Ratnavedi