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Bhubaneswar is topographically divided into western uplands and eastern lowlands, with hillocks in the western and northern parts. [20] Kanjia lake on the northern outskirts, affords rich biodiversity and is a wetland of national importance. [21] Bhubaneswar's soils are 65 per cent laterite, 25 per cent alluvial and 10 per cent sandstone. [22]
The temple is the most prominent landmark of Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state. [2] [3] [4] Shiva's consort and the temple's presiding Goddess, Parvati, is referred to as Annapurna or Girija. The Lingaraja temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft (55 m) tall.
Bhubaneswar Central (Madhya) is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Khordha district, Odisha, India. [3] This constituency includes Ward No. 16 to 29 and 35 to 41 of BMC. [4] [5] The constituency was formed in 2008 Delimitation [6] and went for polls in 2009 election.
Mukteshwara Temple (IAST: Mukteśwara; also spelt Mukteswara) is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The temple dates back to 950–975 CE [1] and is a monument of importance in the study of the development of Hindu temples in Odisha.
The lingam of the temple. Parashurameshvara Temple is one of the Parashurameshvara group of temples, considered to be the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar. [2] [3] [4] Some historians believe Parashurameshvara Temple to have been built in the early 8th century CE., subsequent to the construction of the Satruguneswar, Bharateswar and Lakshmaneswar temples in the late 7th century, although K.C ...
Bhubaneswar is the capital city of Odisha, India.It was the ancient capital of the Kalinga Empire and the architectural legacy of the period is its greatest attraction. . There are many sites in the city that testify the importance of the region during the 7th to 11th century A.D when the Kalinga kings ruled Odisha and the regions bey
Bharateswara Shiva Temple is a 6th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, India.The enshrined deity is a Shivalinga within a circular yonipitha (basement).
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation or BMC is the local urban governing body of the city of Bhubaneswar in the Indian state of Odisha.The municipal corporation consists of democratically elected members, is headed by a mayor and administers the city's infrastructure and public services.