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Chausath Yogini Temple: Hirapur’s 64 Goddesses
In February 2020, we visited Hirapur, a serene village located approximately 20 km outside of the bustling city of Bhubaneswar in the Indian state of Odisha. Our primary destination was the enigmatic Chausath Yogini temple, a remarkable testament to ancient Indian architecture and religious devotion. This temple, dating back to the 9th century CE, is shrouded in mystique, with its circular layout, divine deities, and a unique connection to Hindu mythology. The Chausath Yogini temple, also known as the Hirapur Yogini Temple, stands as a remarkable relic of India’s rich heritage. Constructed during the rule of the Bhauma-Kara dynasty, this temple is believed to be one of the four Yogini…
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Celebrating the Sun – Konark!
One of the places that we were really looking forward to visiting was the Sun temple at Konark. The mighty structure, the chakras (wheels), the even bigger structure that is no longer there – all this history made us look forward to the moment we would be able to stand and admire the mightiness. Kalinga architecture The temple is attributed to King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and dated to around the middle of the 13th century CE. The grandeur of the structures that remain give us hints of the scale of the temple that would’ve existed before the depredations of time. The temple’s architectural style is Kalinga. It…
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5 Days Bhubaneshwar Itinerary
I am calling this our Bhubaneswar trip – but this was also in and around the city. We travelled to Bhubaneswar in Odisha in February, 2020 and this trip is very memorable for us, not just because of the amazing places we visited, but also because this was the last vacation we took just before Covid struck. Bhubaneswar Itinerary – Day 1 Nandankanan Zoo Most of our trips have a ‘Zoo day’ in the itinerary. Our daughter loves animals and we try to make every vacation fun for her as well. Since zoos tend to be crowded over the weekends, we typically plan our itineraries in such a way that…
