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The question what to do in Bhubaneshwar may arise in your mind while planning a trip to this sacred and holy city. However, the answer for this is simple, as the city is not only famous for temples but also for caves, lake, museums, national park and shopping.
Bhubaneshwar is a famous pilgrimage city. There are several architectural temples each one having its own specialty. The temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are large in number. The 'Gem of Orissa Architecture' is the Mukteshwar Temple, which reminds us of the influence of Buddhism. The splendid combination of ancient and modern architecture can be seen in this temple.
Lingaraj Temple is the renowned temple for its statue of Lord Shiva of about 54.8 meters height and beautiful carvings on the walls. Brahmeshwar Temple portrayed with the musicians and dancers on the external walls of the temple is the first temple of its kind. Not only pilgrims but also architecture lovers and lay tourists are attracted by these temples, thereby giving solution of what to do in Bhubaneshwar.
People interested in observing and collecting antiques can visit the museums in the city. Three famous museums of Bhubaneshwar are the Orissa State Museum, the Handicrafts Museum and Tribal Museum, which together take you to the primordial times. Orissa State Museum has preserved the most artistic tradition of India, which is influenced by Buddhism, Jainism and Brahminical styles. Its unique manuscript gallery has the collection of rare palm leaf manuscripts. Handicrafts museum take you to the world of ancient paintings and sculptures, while Tribal museum introduces the rich tribal culture of the Orissa.
Several other places like caves of Udaygiri and Khandgiri, Bindusagar Lake for picnic and Nandankanan National Park for botany and zoology interested tourists are established in and around city. City even offers variety of items for shoppers. One can buy fabrics like Sambalpuri silk, Tussar silk, Ikat fabrics, Chandua (appliqué worked fabric) and cotton works, which are abundantly found in the markets of Bhubaneshwar. Tarakashi that is the name for Silver Filigree work, which is a well-known artwork only produced here. Many more wooden, metal or stone sculptures are also available in Bhubaneshwar. Paintings also attract tourists to the Bhubaneshwar markets. Shopping can be the one of the best parts of your tour to Bhubaneshwar.
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