Tehsil (Tahasila)

Bhubaneswar

The Temple City and capital of Odisha, featuring ancient architecture and modern development.

📍 Functional Facts

Parent DistrictKhordha
Population840,834
Villages30

🗺️ Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar

Temple

Rajarani Temple

An 11th-century Hindu temple famous for its erotic carvings and unique absence of a presiding deity.

Temple

Lingaraj Temple

The largest temple in Bhubaneswar, dedicated to Lord Shiva, representing the quintessence of Kalinga architecture.

At a Glance

Bhubaneswar is the administrative capital and largest city of Odisha. It constitutes a key tehsil within the Khordha district.

The Heritage Diary

Known as the "Temple City," Bhubaneswar was once the capital of ancient Kalinga. It is home to over 500 temples, ranging from the 6th to the 13th century CE.

Local Landmarks

  • ✦Lingaraj Temple: The largest temple in the city.
  • ✦Dhauli Giri: Site of the Kalinga War and peace pagoda.
  • ✦Khandagiri & Udayagiri Caves: Ancient Jain rock-cut shelters.

Taste of the Land

Famous for its street food, including Dahibara Aloodum and world-class Rasagola from nearby Pahala.

Local Heroes

Bhubaneswar has been the home of many poets, politicians, and freedom fighters who shaped modern Odisha.

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