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Bhubaneshwar
 Bhubaneswar, the 'Cathedral City' is an ancient city replete with rich history. Having once served the capital of an ancient realm, the modern Bhubaneswar is lively centre for commerce and religious activity and also the capital of Orissa. The city has superbly blended its stimulating past with its modern aspirations and craves out a vital link in the Golden Triangle that also takes up the holy city of Puri and Konark. Visitors from all corners of the globe come here to realize and see the religious, cultural and natural wonders.
Numerous temples and shrines are striking aspects of Bhubaneswar, and can be seen almost everywhere. The city’s skyline gets charmed by a few stunning engineering and artistic exploits of its ancient heritage. Those who ever visit Bhubaneswar always get startled by the delights like the striking spire of the Lingaraj Temple, the hushed good looks of the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and the pink fineness of the Mahavira Jain Temple in close by Khandagiri.
Attractions in Bhubaneswar:
The sites in and around the city offer the feelings of wonder for their utter good looks and their cross-cultural variations, and throws light into the ancient cultural potency of Orissa. Four of Bhubaneswar's temples attract a vast number of tourists from all parts of globe. The Lingaraj, the Parsurameswar, the Mukteswar and the Rajarani temples mesmerize one and all for their architectural splendor and magnificent sculptures.
Besides the religious sites of significance, Bhubaneswar comprises the State Museum which exhibits a brilliant range of archaeological artifacts, weapons and local arts. The Tribal Research Institute Museum is yet another place to be seen with zeal which attracts people for its genuine tribal dwellings.
The holy city of Puri known for its famous Jagannath Temple and the Sun Temple at Konark are a must visit for every traveller to Bhubaneshwar.
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