Holistic Bhubaneshwar at a Glance

Bhubaneswar- ‘The City of Temples’ is home to more than 550 temples with mesmerizing architecture. About Bhubaneswar, one can read for hours as it has a rich history dating back to more than 2000 years. The city immersed in temple structures, is placed on ‘Mahanadi Delta’. ‘Tribuvaneswar’- Lord of three worlds’ is, from where the name of the city is derived. Temples like Brahmeshwar, Mukteshwar, Parasurameswar, Rajarani, Vaital Deul have roots of their existence dating back to the 8th century.

The city is not only known as the place of worship but also a shopper’s delight. Traditional fabrics are what most looked out for when shopping in Bhubaneswar. The Ikat fabric, Appliqué work called Chandua, Tussar silk, and Sambalpuri silk are some of the best buys in the city. The work of artisans and handicrafts are spoken volume when there is a mention about Bhubaneswar. The stone sculptures of gods and goddesses sell like hot cakes. The city would give you a classic feel as most things have a historical tag attached to it. Right from Patachitra paintings and Kalinga architecture of temples to silk sari fabrics, Shopping in Bhubaneswar and the visit becomes worthwhile.