Orissa: An Introduction
| Particulars | Description |
|---|---|
| Area | 1,55,707 sq. km |
| Population | 36,804,660 |
| Capital | Bhubaneshwar |
| Principal Languages | Oriya |
Orissa, the antiquated land of vibrant culture lies to the eastern region of India with its coast line touching the Bay of Bengal.The state derives its name from the from Sanskrit word "Odra Vishaya" or "Odra Desa". The ancient province of "Odra desa" or "Or-desa" was limited to the valley of the Mahanadi and to the lower course of the Subarnarekha River. It comprised the whole of the present districts of Cuttack and Sambalpur and a portion of Midnapore. It was bounded on the West by Gondwana, on the North by the wild hill states of Jashpur and Singhbhum, on the East by the sea and on the South by Ganjam.
Orissa with Its rich history, revolutionary freedom movement, fascinatingly sculptured temples and monuments, tribal life characterized by dance, music, rituals, hunting keeps on attracting tourists,historians and scholars alike.Consonant with it's past, the state has distinguished itself as a rich source of natural resources,a unique place of handlooms and handicrafts and as a popular destination for students of history. Its people, temple architecture, classical dance, religions, fairs and festivals, green woodlands, rock caves, charming blue hills have always attracted historians, tourists and travellers from all over the world.
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