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Bhubaneswar is the capital city of the Indian state of Odisha.

Bhubaneswar Map
Bhubaneswar Map

It sits in the Khordha district on the eastern coastal plains. The city lies near the axis of the Eastern Ghats mountains. It is part of the Mahanadi River Delta. Two rivers flow near the city. The Daya River is 4 km to the south. The Kuakhai River is 4 km to the east.

Kalinga battlefield daya river dhauli hills
Kalinga battlefield daya river dhauli hills

The land has hills in the north and west. The soil is mostly laterite, with some alluvial soil and sandstone.

This city is often called the "Temple City."

Muktesvara deula
Muktesvara deula

This name comes from the many temples found there. Many of these were built between the 6th and 13th centuries. You can see temples like Lingaraja, Nilakantha Siva, and Muktesvara. The old town is the oldest part of the city. It has narrow roads and many residential areas. One special building is the Ananta Vasudeva Temple. It is the only old temple for Vishnu in the city.

The history of this area is very long. Some parts of the city go back to the 1st century BCE.

Sisupalagada Bhubaneswar
Sisupalagada Bhubaneswar

Near the city, you can find the ruins of Sisupalgarh. The area was once ruled by many different groups. These include the Mauryan empire and the Mahameghavahana dynasty. A famous ruler named Kharavela left inscriptions at the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves.

Another important site is Dhauli. This was the site of the Kalinga War in 261 BCE.

Historical landmark in Dhauli Shanti Stupa 7
Historical landmark in Dhauli Shanti Stupa 7

The Mauryan emperor Ashoka once ruled this land.

The modern city was built to be a planned capital.

Governor House Road
Governor House Road

In 1946, a plan was made to move the capital from Cuttack. This was because Cuttack was often flooded. The new city was designed by a German architect named Otto Königsberger. It was one of the first planned cities in modern India. The foundation for the new capital was laid on 13 April 1948.

ORISSA SECRETARIAT
ORISSA SECRETARIAT

In 1951, the town had only 16,000 people. By 1991, the population grew to 411,542.

Today, Bhubaneswar is a busy center for many things.

DLF Cyber City, Bhubaneswar
DLF Cyber City, Bhubaneswar

It is a hub for sports, tourism, and IT. The city is also known as a "smart city." It is a place for learning with many institutes. You can find Utkal University and the Institute of Physics there.

IOP Bhubaneswar library
IOP Bhubaneswar library

The weather is tropical and often hot. Summers can be very hot and humid. Most of the rain falls during the monsoon from June to September.

Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

The city is a popular destination in Eastern India.

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Historical landmark in Dhauli Shanti Stupa 7.jpg
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Kalinga battlefield daya river dhauli hills.jpg
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Pathani Samanta Planetarium.JPG
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