Culture Tours to Orissa
On the shores of Bay of Bengal, cradled on the eastern Ghats is the fascinating state of Orissa. Known for Ashoka's Kalinga war, this coastal state was a part of the long ancient history and therefore witnesses the amalgamation of rich and diverse cultures. With its rich and exotic culture Orissa offers a lot to tourists to visit and see. Destination India Tourism offers to take you to this exotic land with its Culture Tours to Orissa, India.
The ancient temples and architecture of Orissa speak volumes about its long history, rich culture and architectural brilliance. The temples are embellished with intricate motifs and are a proof of the architectural grandeur of the ancient era. With more than 62 tribal communities constituting 23% of the total population the tribal culture in Orissa is prominent.
Due to their rich and vibrant culture the festivals and fairs are held all the year round in Orissa. The most important of all being the Rath Yatra of lord Jagnnnath, which is held in the beginning of the monsoon. Other important Oriyan Festivals are the Magh Saptami, Mahashivratri, Chaitra Parba, Konark Festival, and Dussehra etc.
Orissa's culture is also depicted through its graceful and elegant Odissi and chow dances. Odissi music is also very important and Jayadev who composed Gitagovind is its greatest exponent. Orissa is a center of fine and performing art and various dance and art festivals are held here every year in which various eminent artists perform, for example the Konark dance festival.
Handicraft of Orissa also showcases its rich cuture, and great craftsmanship of its artisans. Filigree, horn work, wood carving, stone sculpture etc. are some of the famous handicrafts of Orissa.
Orissa is a state with rich cultural heritage and visiting this place is sure to be an exhilarating and satisfying experience.
When to visit Orissa:
Best time to visit Orissa is from October to April.
How to reach:
By Air:
Biju Patnaik airport in Bhubaneshwar is the only civil airport in the state.
By Rail:
Orissa is well connected to other parts of the country through the rail network. Railheads are in Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Bhadrak, Balasore, Cuttack and Berhampur.
By Road:
Orissa is well connected to other parts of the country through the road network. National Highways numbers 5,6,23,42 and 43 pass through the state.
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