Sunday, July 4, 2010

A Short Overview About Bhubaneshwar

If one speaks About Bhubaneshwar, the tidbits of a historical saga crops up in the mind, especially those who have read Indian History in detail. This second largest capital city of Orissa was once the capital of ancient Kalinga, being 3000 years old. A special mention about Bhubaneshwar needs to be made, particularly about the modern city that was designed by Otto Königsberger, a German architect in the year 1946. Bhubaneshwar has a number of religious shrines and people from across the country and the world visit the city round the year. You can also get a glimpse of the ancient Kalinga through the monuments and ruins.

Bhubaneshwar is full of markets and is sure to satisfy the shopping freak’s craze! Shopping in Bhubaneshwar can turn out to be a refreshingly addictive experience. Besides getting all products of different brands found elsewhere, the uniqueness about shopping in Bhubaneshwar lies in buying the local handicrafts that exhibit the exquisite craftsmanship of the local people. Also do not forget to buy garments with appliqué or chandua work, silver filigree products made with 90% or more silver, wood sculpture, metallic works (famous dhokra metal casting), and the Ikkat’ fabric.

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