Bhubaneswar, the
'Cathedral City' was once the capital of an ancient kingdom. Today
this bustling centre for commerce and religious activity is Orissa's
modern capital.
The striking features of the city are the numerous temples and
shrines that seem to be all around you. Bhubaneswar's skyline is
dominated by some of the most spectacular engineering and artistic
feats of its ancient heritage. The imposing spire of the Lingaraj
Temple, the quiet beauty of the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and the pink
translucence of the Mahavira Jain Temple in nearby Khandagiri,
inspire feelings of wonder at their sheer beauty and their cross--
cultural permutations.
