Tehsil (Tahasila)

Bhubaneswar

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

District: Khordha
Population: 837,737
Villages: 30

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 stands near the ruins of Sisupalgarh, an early historic fortified city. It is home to hundreds of ancient temples, most of them built between the 8th and 12th centuries 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 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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