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| BHUBANESWAR |
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Bhubaneswar, The modern capital of Orissa, and the "Temple Metropolis of India" can still boast of 500 temples. Of these about a dozen are architecturally very interesting. There was a time when Bhubaneswar had over 7,000 such shrines.
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| CUTTACK |
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One of Orrisa's veteran cities and its commercial capital, Cuttack lies 30 km north of Bhubaneswar. Situated at the alluring conjuncture of river Mahanadi and its adjuvant, the Kathjuri, Cuttack was established by Nripati Keshari in the 10th century.
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| BERHAMPUR |
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Berhampur has many surprises up its sleeves. An important commercial center of Orissa, Berhampur is also famous for its silk variety and quality. Easily accessible by road and rail, tours to Berhampur serve as a gateway to visit the other tourist attractions in the Ganjam district of Orissa.
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| PURI |
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PURI, the city by the sea, is a major pilgrim centre in India. Adi Shankara founded one of the Peethas here. Puri is also famous for its Golden Beach, ideal for swimming and surfing.
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| ROURKELA |
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Rourkela (Orissa), Aug 27 (PTI) Rourkela city in Sundargarh district of Orissa has to its credit of having the tallest statue of a Hindu diety in Asia.
On entering the city, one cannot miss to have a look at the giant statue of Lord Hanuman, measuring 74 feet and one inch.
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| ANGUL |
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Angul, situated at the heart of the Orissa is an integral part of the state contributing towards the rich culture, tradition and socio-economic development of the state of Orissa.
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