Sachin Tendulkar the great: 2012

OLD LIPIS OF ODISHA

FAMOUS KONARK FESTIVAL OF ODISHA ORGANISED ON THE BELABHMI OF SUN TEMPLE

A RAINY DAY IN ODISHA

THE SECRET BEACH SITUATED AT DBRIGARH

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary - The pleasant environs of the Hirakud Lake supporting a mixed deciduous forest provide a natural habitat to a variety of wild life in the Debrigarh WildLife Sanctuary, which stretches across the Lohara and Debrigarh Reserve forests on the Barapahad hills in Baragarh district. The waterfalls tumbling down the hill sides during the monsoon and the proximity of the large Hirakud reservoir attract a number of tourists.

The tiger, leopard, sloth bear, chital, sambar, and nilgai inhabit this almost virgin forest. Besides, a host of resident and migratory birds such as the chousingha and the crested serpent eagle add colour to the landscape. The mugger crocodiles and freshwater turtles residing in large numbers add to the diversity of the reserve forest.

Enclosing the Kamgaon and Lakhanpur wild life ranges, Debrigarh is flanked by the Debrigarh, Jhagadabehera, Lambipalli and Mundakati villages.

Accommodation is available at the Forest Rest Houses in Dhodrokusum and Dechua. One can also opt for a Tourist Cottage at Chaurasimal.

SIMILIPAL AVAYARANYA

These picturesque falls (Barehipani - 399 metres and Joranda - 150 metres) situated in the core area of Simlipal National Park are perfectly complementary to their surroundings and are a beautiful bonus to the visitors of the sanctuary.

These are types of Bondo,the Bondo's are staying high hill of the forests and one of the most primitive tribes of India ,their language is called "Remo" which comes underAustro Asiatic language belonging to Mundari group.

Just beyond Jeypore,Of Koraput Dist we can find this British bridge made in 1931 in the way to Gupteswar

Chandipur-on-sea is a sea resort famous for its mile long shallow beaches. It is a unique beach where the tide comes to the shore only four times a day, at fixed intervals. At a distance of 30 k.m. south-west, there lies Panchalingeshwar, a scenic spot high on a mountain. The presiding Siva there can't be seen, rather, one has to feel by touching the statue which is submerged under the flowing fountain. About 33 km south-west of Balasore, there is 'Santaragadia' is a semi town where 'Biseswar temple' is situated in the hill, covered by hills on its sides. Near to this place, there is 'Khulia Village' which is a settlement of aboriginal peoples staying in a scenic village surrounded by hills and fountains from all sides. Around 30 km south-east of Balasore, there is a port named 'Dhamra'.

Chilka Lake (Chilika Lake) is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Orissa state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in the World.t is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. The lake is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals

Nandankanan:Located at a distance of 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar, Nandankanan justifies its literal meaning i.e. "Garden of Pleasure" picturesque Nandankanan, or the Garden of the Gods, is a beautiful biological park, 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar, established in 1960. It sprawls across the Chandaka forest, where the flora and fauna flourish in their natural habitat. The nandan kanan national park houses the very first captive gharial breeding centre of the country. The zoo at Nandakanan is world-renowned for its white tigers. In 1980, for the very first time, three white tiger cubs were born from normal coloured parents.

With facilities for boating, white tiger and lion safaris, a nocturnal animal house, reptile park, aerial ropeway and cable car, it is the place for a person with a penchant for the great outdoors.

Duduma Waterfall at Machkund.The Duduma waterfall has been formed by the Machhakund river in Orissa, India and is 157.5 metres high. Duduma is about 92 km from Koraput. Machhakund is an important place for pilgrimage, called Matsya Tirtha. Its water of this fall is used in the production of electricity by waterpower.

GOPALPUR BEACH

GUPTESWR TEMPLE

A perennial waterfall of about 16 metres high, Phurli Jharan located around 15 km from Bhawanipatna, has a special charm of its own. The multi-coloured rainbows created by the sun-rays falling on the scattered water particles of the fall, creates a thrilling and magical ambience. The evergreen forests around provide ample opportunity for picnickers.

HIRAKUD DAM

hirakud dam water reserver

Huma, The Leaning Temple

LORD JAGGANATH TEMPLE ,PURI

KARTHIK POORNIMA BOITA BHASANI FESTIVAL

KHANADAGIRI

KONARK TEMPLE:The Sun Temple of Konark stands on a deserted stretch of coast in Orissa, overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Konark, also known as "Arka-Tirtha", is known for its temple of Lord Surya, the sun god. It is considered one of the most vivid architectural showpieces of Hindu India.

This impressive temple resembles a huge chariot with 24 huge wheels being pulled by seven horses. Great pairs of large intricately carved wheels were carved on both sides of the 4m high platform that the temple is on. There are two rows of 12 wheels on each side of the temple. Some say the wheels represent the 24 hours in a day and others say the 12 months. The seven horses are said to symbolize the seven days of the week. There is a dancing hall here, an audience hall and a high tower too. This temple was once called the Black Pagoda by sailors because it was supposed to draw ships into the shore and cause shipwrecks.