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Overview

Udaigiri and Khandgiri

The ancient caves of Udaigiri and Khandgiri are considered consecrate as this was the place where Lord Mahavira addressed the people of the area. On these hills are archaeologically significant 113 caves, which are nearly 2300 years old. These rock-cut caves were built for the Jain monks around 1st - 2nd century B.C. The Khandgiri hill is about 40 meters high and the Udaygiri hill is about 35 meters high. At the apex of Khandagiri hill stands the 19th century "Parsvanath" temple. An idol of Bhagawan Adishvar in the Padmasana posture is the main attraction of this temple. The thirteen years lithic record of King Kharavela engraved in Hati Gumpha near Udaigiri is a magnificent specimen of Pali records so far found in India.

udaigiri and khandgiri

Dhauligiri

The rock outcropping on Dhauli hill at the bank of the river Daya, is a little away from the main road as one drives 8 km south of Bhubaneswar. It is the site of a set of rock edicts left by the Indian emperor Ashoka in about 260 BC.

dhauligir

Overview : Bhubaneswar

Temples : Lingaraj Temple Rajarani Temple , Ananta Vasudeva Temple , Mukteswara Temple, Parasurameswar Temple, Yogini Temple , Kedareswar Temple, Iskcon Temple

Nandankanan : About Nandankanan Location, Major Wildlife Attractions, Attractions in the Park, Visit

Park and Museum : State Museum Cactus Garden

Places Close By : Konark Puri, Cuttack, Pipli