Orissa

Orissa is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. Orissa was in the past known as Kalinga that was invaded by Maurya Emperor in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on April 1, 1936 with majorly Oriya speaking people. The narrow, level coastal strip including the Mahanadi River delta supports the bulk population of Orissa. The interior of Orissa is mountainous and sparsely populated. Orissa is home to some of the aboriginal tribes of India.

Orissa has an important place in Indian history with around 3000 years of historical events. Orissa has stood as an observer to the Kalinga war that led emperor Ashoka to embrace non-violence and teachings of Buddha.

Orissa is a beautiful state with several amazing tourist destinations. Thousands of pilgrims visit Orissa to travel to Puri to visit the Jagannath temple, which is one of the most sacred places for Hindus. Orissa can also be visited to visit the Konark Sun Temple that is an amazing historical monument. Further, beach lovers will find numerous beautiful beaches like beaches of Puri , Konark and Gopalpur-on-sea in Orissa. Monument lovers also have numerous architecturally marvelous temples in the temple city Bhubaneswar in Orissa. Orissa also provides places like Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon with numerous beautiful islands, for nature lovers. Wild life lovers can visit Similipal in Orissa to have a wonderful wildlife experience.