Puri: What to see, do, and experience in Odisha’s temple town

Puri: What to see, do, and experience in Odisha’s temple town

The coastal town of Puri in Odisha is much more than just a beach destination. Steeped in history, spirituality, and rich cultural traditions, it offers travellers an immersive experience. Famous for the revered Jagannath Temple, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites, the town pulses with the energy of devotees. The town’s markets brim with […]

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Chola war poem Kalingathu Parani celebrates the dynasty’s exploits against the Kalinga kingdom

Chola war poem Kalingathu Parani celebrates the dynasty’s exploits against the Kalinga kingdom

The poem is narrated by ghosts who are companions of a fearsome goddess called Anangu The poem is narrated by ghosts who are companions of a fearsome goddess called Anangu When the Delhi Sultanate was being established in the north of India some 800 years ago, down south, a Pallava general was leading a Chola […]

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Odisha BJP leader ‘blames’ ASI for Puri Heritage Corridor fiasco

Odisha BJP leader ‘blames’ ASI for Puri Heritage Corridor fiasco

Bijay Mohapatra alleged that the ASI had taken any active interest in the project from the beginning. Bijay Mohapatra alleged that the ASI had taken any active interest in the project from the beginning. As the ruling Biju Janata Dal and opposition BJP are engaged in a war of words over the Puri Heritage Corridor […]

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