The east-coastal state of Odisha was once a land of rich, flourished with wealth, knowledge, spirituality, arts, and more.
Let's take a journey to the lost time where the ancient sites still echo the glories of the state.
Sun Temple, Konark: A magnificent giant and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple was built in 1278 CE by the Ganga Dynasty King Narasimha Deva and is dedicated to the Sun Lord.
Lalitgiri Buddhist Complex, Cuttack: Situated about 85 km away from Bhubaneswar, this Buddhist site dates back to the 1st century AD and houses ancient rock stupas, sculptures, Buddha figures, etc.
Khandagiri & Udayagiri, Bhubaneswar: An impressive display of ancient rock-cut caves which were built for the Jain monks to meditate and stay. This ancient monument was built by King Kharavela towards the 2nd century BC.
Subai, Koraput: Located about 34 km away from the picturesque Koraput, this ancient site contains rare images of Jain Tirthankara and relics of a Jain monastery.
Bikramkhol Cave Inscription, Jharsuguda : Located about 35 km away from Jharsuguda district in the reserve forest of Belpahar range of Odisha, Bikramkhol cave bears ancient engraved paintings and scripts that are said to be as old as 1500 BC.
Chausathi Yogini Temple, Bhubaneswar: This 9th-century yogini temple was built by Queen Hiradevi of the Bhaumakar dynasty with an impressive circular open-roofed temple architecture.
Ashokan Rock Edict, Dhauli Hill: Located on the land where the great Kalinga war was fought and King Ashoka embraced Buddhism, here you can see the ancient engravings of the Ashoka edict, a beautiful Shanti Stupa, and the Ashoka Pillar.