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Odisha is a cultural treasure trove, with ancient monuments, archaeological sites, indigenous arts, sculpture, dance, and music. It is the 8th largest state in terms of land and the 11th largest in terms of people. The state is home to India's 3rd largest number of Scheduled Tribes.

Other cultural attractions include the Jagannatha Temple in Puri, known for its annual Rath Yatra or Chariot, tala Chitra (palm leaf engravings), the famous stone utensils of Nilgiri (Balasore) and various tribal-influenced cultures.

Around 90% of the state's population follows Hinduism and more than 62 tribal communities, however, all of the majority and minority communities live in harmony in the state. The culture of Odisha is diverse. It acts like a coastal corridor between the northern and southern parts of the nation.

The state is home for the tribal culture and historical Hindu temple, the notable includes the Jagannath Temple in Puri and Lingaraja Temple. Ratha Yatra of Puri is one of the biggest Hindu pilgrimage in India. The state has also many Historical sites. Lingaraja Temple built by the Somavanshi king Jajati Keshari.

Mahari dance originated in the temples of Odisha. History of Odisha provides evidence of the Devadasi cult in Odisha. Devadasis were dancing girls who were dedicated to the temples of Odisha. The Devadasis in Odisha were known as Maharis and the dance performed by them came to be known as Mahari Dance.

Odisha is a cultural treasure trove, with ancient monuments, archaeological sites, indigenous arts, sculpture, dance, and music. It is the 8th largest state in terms of land and the 11th largest in terms of people. The state is home to India's 3rd largest number of Scheduled Tribes.

A few of the top destinations of Odisha include the Shri Jagannath Temple, Konark Temple, Bhitarkanika National Park and Chilika Lake. A few of the top destinations of Odisha include the Shri Jagannath Temple, Konark Temple, Bhitarkanika National Park and Chilika Lake.

From Jain rock-cut caves to Hindu temples to Buddhist stupas, Odisha contains some of the finest examples of ancient Indian architecture.

Other cultural attractions include the Jagannatha Temple in Puri, known for its annual Rath Yatra or Chariot, tala Chitra (palm leaf engravings), the famous stone utensils of Nilgiri (Balasore) and various tribal-influenced cultures.

However, we do not eat beef as it is against our traditions. We also consume rice as rice is also quite a staple diet in Odisha, though nowadays we are also embracing the 'ruti' (rotis). Our state deity is Lord Jagannath. We mainly worship him and his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra.

Ask any Odia about Odisha's folk dances and 'Sambalpuri' might be the first thing you will hear. There are many other forms of Sambalpuri dance but Dalkhai is the most famous one. It originated in the tribes of Sambalpur and is continued to be performed especially in festivals like Dussehra.

Around 90% of the state's population follows Hinduism and more than 62 tribal communities, however, all of the majority and minority communities live in harmony in the state. The culture of Odisha is diverse. It acts like a coastal corridor between the northern and southern parts of the nation.

Odisha, previously known as Orissa, is one of the best destinations in India to experience the beauty of nature. Besides its natural beauty, the state is known for its heritage sites, beaches, temples, natural parks, foods and culture.

Orissa has a lion's share of the Country's mineral reserves. The chromite, nickel, bauxite, iron ore and coal resources of the state respectively stand at a staggering 83, 92, 55, 38 and 26 percent of India's total reserves. Some of these minerals also account for a visible spot in the world's mineral map.

The state is home for the tribal culture and historical Hindu temple, the notable includes the Jagannath Temple in Puri and Lingaraja Temple. Ratha Yatra of Puri is one of the biggest Hindu pilgrimage in India. The state has also many Historical sites. Lingaraja Temple built by the Somavanshi king Jajati Keshari.

The state is home to the iconic Jagannath Temple in Puri, known for its Rath Yatra festival. Other notable temples include the Sun Temple in Konark, the Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar, and the Mukteshwar Temple in Puri. These temples are architectural marvels adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures.

Mahari dance originated in the temples of Odisha. History of Odisha provides evidence of the Devadasi cult in Odisha. Devadasis were dancing girls who were dedicated to the temples of Odisha. The Devadasis in Odisha were known as Maharis and the dance performed by them came to be known as Mahari Dance.

A few of the top destinations of Odisha include the Shri Jagannath Temple, Konark Temple, Bhitarkanika National Park and Chilika Lake. A few of the top destinations of Odisha include the Shri Jagannath Temple, Konark Temple, Bhitarkanika National Park and Chilika Lake.

From Jain rock-cut caves to Hindu temples to Buddhist stupas, Odisha contains some of the finest examples of ancient Indian architecture.

However, we do not eat beef as it is against our traditions. We also consume rice as rice is also quite a staple diet in Odisha, though nowadays we are also embracing the 'ruti' (rotis). Our state deity is Lord Jagannath. We mainly worship him and his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra.

Ask any Odia about Odisha's folk dances and 'Sambalpuri' might be the first thing you will hear. There are many other forms of Sambalpuri dance but Dalkhai is the most famous one. It originated in the tribes of Sambalpur and is continued to be performed especially in festivals like Dussehra.

Odisha, previously known as Orissa, is one of the best destinations in India to experience the beauty of nature. Besides its natural beauty, the state is known for its heritage sites, beaches, temples, natural parks, foods and culture.

Orissa has a lion's share of the Country's mineral reserves. The chromite, nickel, bauxite, iron ore and coal resources of the state respectively stand at a staggering 83, 92, 55, 38 and 26 percent of India's total reserves. Some of these minerals also account for a visible spot in the world's mineral map.

The state is home to the iconic Jagannath Temple in Puri, known for its Rath Yatra festival. Other notable temples include the Sun Temple in Konark, the Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar, and the Mukteshwar Temple in Puri. These temples are architectural marvels adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures.