Welcome to The Orissa
Orrisa (now officially renamed as Odisha) is the ninth largest state of India located on the east coast by Bay of Bengal. Earlier known as Kalinga, the Orissa state was established on 1 April 1936 (celebrated as Utkal Divas). Bhubaneswar is the capital of the state and people of Orissa (Odia) speaks Oriya language. Orissa has a very rich tradition and culture often associated with Lord Jagannath. Orissa has several of tourist places which include Sea beaches, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Waterfalls, Hot springs, Temples, Caves and ancient monuments.
At “The Orissa”, we have tried our best to act as a single hub of resources assimilating all the information about the state. Apart from this we also have various Blogs and News updates about the state and its people. Knowledge-base for following topics has been made but we would be happy to get your feedback.
About Orissa: History, People, Economy, Education, Flora and Fauna, Wildlife and Tribals etc.
Orissa Famous: Arts Crafts, Dances, Festivals, Literature, Celebrities, innovation, rituals and delicacy etc.
Oriya Cuisines: How to prepare and serve the authentic Oriya cuisines, Where to find and dine, places across the state.
Oriya Movies and Music: Generation, Singers, Weakly music countdown, How to order, music stores across the state.
Orissa Tourism: Tourist places, How/ When and Where to make a tour plan? Budget, Conveyance, Tour Packages.