Udayagiri-Ratnagiri
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Udaygiri & Khandgiri Caves | Bhubaneswar | Odisha
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, formerly called Kattaka Caves or Cuttack caves, are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvata in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during 2nd-century BCE. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jaina monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means Sunrise Hill and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves.
उदयगिरि और खंडगिरि ओडीशा में भुवनेश्वर के पास स्थित दो पहाड़ियाँ हैं। इन पहाड़ियों में आंशिक रूप से प्राकृतिक व आंशिक रूप से कृत्रिम गुफाएँ हैं जो पुरातात्विक, ऐतिहासिक एवं धार्मिक महत्व की हैं। हाथीगुम्फा शिलालेख में इनका वर्णन 'कुमारी पर्वत' के रूप में आता है। ये दोनों गुफाएं लगभग दो सौ मीटर के अंतर पर हैं और एक दूसरे के सामने हैं। ये गुफाएं अजन्ता और एलोरा जितनी प्रसिद्ध नहीं हैं, लेकिन इनका निर्माण बहुत सुंदर ढंग से किया गया है। इनका निर्माण राजा खारवेल के शासनकाल में विशाल शिलाखंडों से किया गया था और यहां पर जैनसाधु निर्वाण प्राप्ति की यात्रा के समय करते थे। इतिहास, वास्तुकला, कला और धर्म की दृष्टि से इन गुफाओं का विशेष महत्व है। उदयगिरि में 18 गुफाएं हैं और खंडगिरि में 15 गुफाएं हैं। कुछ गुफाएं प्राकृतिक हैं, लेकिन ऐसी मान्यता है कि कुछ गुफाओं का निर्माण जैन साधुओं ने किया था और ये प्रारंभिक काल में चट्टानों से काट कर बनाए गए जैन मंदिरों की वास्तुकला के नमूनों में से एक है।
#Bhubaneswar City Tour : The Temple City of India by Tourist Destination
Bhubaneswar is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Odisha. It is a centre of economic, educational and cultural importance of East India. Along with the old town, the region historically was often depicted as Ekamra Kshetra (Temple City). Although the modern city of Bhubaneswar was formally established in 1948, the history of the areas in and around the present-day city can be traced to the 3rd century BCE and earlier. It is a confluence of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain heritage boasting of some of the finest Kalingan temples. The presence of almost five hundred temples within the city has made Bhubaneswar an important destination of pilgrimage. Thus, the city is also known as ‘City of Temples.’ Bhubaneswar is believed to be the seat of Tribhubaneswar or Lord Lingaraj, adding to the city’s importance as a pilgrimage center.
The main Attractions of Bhubaneswar are as folllows:
1. Mukteswar Temple : It is an important landmark of Odishan Architectural excellence and is situated off Lewis Road at the southern part of old Bhubaneswar City. The temple is a 10th century landmark dedicated to Lord Shiva and has immense importance for ancient Kalinga Art and Architecture. Gouri Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati is another landmark situated near the Mukteswar Temple.
2. Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, formerly called Kattaka Caves or Cuttack caves, are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvata in the Hathigumpha inscription.They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during the 1st century BCE. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jaina monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means Sunrise Hill and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves.
3. Shanti Stupa of Dhauligiri is also known as the Peace Pagda. The word 'shanti' in the name itself suggests peace. Since King Ashoka adopted the path of peace and tranquility and resorted to Buddhism, he laid the foundation of Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa at a place which is known for the end of Kalinga War. Here, one finds the edict of Lord Budddha which is visited by numerous Buddhist devotees.
4. The Lingaraj Temple is an ancient temple situated in the city of Bhubaneswar and is the largest one situated in the city. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as the name suggests, the temple was built in the 7th century by the King Jajati Keshari. It is highly revered because of the fact that the Linga here, which is the phallic form of Lord Shiva, is believed to have appeared naturally.
5. The Nandankanan Zoological Park, nicknamed Garden of God, is a must visit for wildlife lovers. The 400-acre Nandankanan Zoo has around 1580 animals that include 634 mammals, 812 birds and 134 reptiles. Special attractions here are the Bear Safari, Lion Safari and a unique White Tiger Safari. After going round the zoo, take a boat ride in Kanjia Lake, a wetland of national importance.
6. Rajarani Temple : This 11th century old temple will mesmerize you with its grand architecture and golden history. Also known as the ‘love temple’, the wall of the temple feature erotic carvings of couples. The entire temple was carved using just dull red and yellow sandstone, which is locally known as Rajarani, hence the name of the temple.
7. Chausathi Jogini Mandir (64 Joginis Temple) is situated in a hamlet called Hirapur.The temple is believed to be built by the Queen Hiradevi of Bramha dynasty during the 9th century. It's built in a circular fashion, completely put together with blocks of sandstone. The inside of the circular wall has cavities, each housing the statue of a Goddess. There are around 56 such idols, made of black granite, inscribed within the wall cavities, centering on the main idol which is the Goddess Kali, who stands on a human head representing the triumph of the heart over the mind.
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Bhubaneswar is the capital of Orissa. It is famous for the beautiful temples. Here is a list of 10 must see and beautiful places to visit in Bhubaneswar.
1. Lingaraj Temple
2. Nandankanan Zoological Park
3. Dhauli Giri Hills
4. Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves
5. Odisha State Museum
6. Parasurameswara Temple
7. Iskcon Temple
8. Pathani Samanta Planetarium
9. Brahmeswara Temple
10. Rajarani Temple
Do let me know in the comment section, what you would like to see next.
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The bustling city of Bhubaneshwar is the capital of Odisha and is most famous for its architecture and ancient temples. Bhubaneshwar is also a Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage center. The 10th century Lingaraj temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is a must visit.
The city and this temple form an integral part of the Golden Triangle that includes the holy city of Puri (Jagannath Temple) and Konark (Sun temple).
Designed by a German architect, Otto Konigsberger, Bhubaneshwar was one of the first planned cities of India along with Jamshedpur and Chandigarh.
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The Udayagiri Caves
The Udayagiri Caves are an early Hindu ritual site located near Vidisha in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Northern India. They were extensively carved and reworked under the command of Chandragupta II, Emperor of the Gupta Empire, in the late 4th and 5th century CE. One of India's most important archaeological sites from the Gupta period, it is currently a tourist site under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India.Udayagiri consists of a substantial U-shaped plateau immediately next to the River Bes. Located a short distance from the earthen ramparts of ancient Besnagar, Udayagiri is about 4 km from the modern town of Vidisha and about 13 km from the Buddhist site of Sanchi.[1] Udayagiri is best known for a series of rock-cut sanctuaries and images excavated into hillside in the early years of the fifth century CE. The most famous sculpture is the monumental figure of Viṣṇu in his incarnation as the boar-headed Varaha. The site has important inscriptions of the Gupta dynasty belonging to the reigns of Chandragupta II and Kumaragupta I (c. 415-55).[2] In addition to these remains, Udayagiri has a series of rock-shelters and petroglyphs, ruined buildings, inscriptions, water systems, fortifications and habitation mounds, all of which have been only partially investigated.The site at Udayagiri Caves was extensively reworked under the patronage of Candragupta II, who ruled the Gupta Empire between c. 380 and 413/415 CE. Archaeologist Michael D. Willis argued that Candragupta II did so in order to reflect a new concept of Hindu kingship, in which the monarch was seen as both the paramount sovereign (cakravartin) and the supreme devotee of the god VișņuThere are a number of places in India with the same name, the most notable being the mountain called Udayagiri at Rajgir in Bihar and the Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves in Odisha.
Cave 1, the only substantial residue on the southern part of Udayagiri hill, has a frontage adapted out of a natural ledge of rock, thus forming both the root of the cave and its portico. The row of four pillars bear the 'vase and foliage' pattern of which the eminent
Cave 3 is the first of the central group or cluster of shrines and reliefs. It consists of an irregularly finished cella with a plain entrance. Traces of two pilasters are seen on both sides of the entrance and there is a deep horizontal cutting above which shows that there was some sort of portico in front of the shrine. Inside there is a rock-cut image of Kārttikeya or Skanda, the war god, on a monolithic plinth. The mouldings and spout of the plinth are now damaged. The figure, with an impressive muscular torso, stands with his weight equally on both legs; one of the hands holds the remains of a staff or club. The broad square face is typical of the early fifth-century style of figural sculpture.[citati
Cave 4 has a rectangular cella with a rock-cut plinth in which is set a spectacular Śiva linga. The hair is tied up into a topknot with long locks cascading down each side. The arrangement of the hair recalls the story of how Śiva broke the fall of the River Gaṅgā as the waters came down from heaven. There is a water channel in the plinth and in the floor of the chamber leading to a hole that pierces in the cave wall. The cave is entered through an entrance of exquisite proportions with delicately carved floral scrolls. The lintel of the door extends beyond the jambs to create a T-shape, a common characteristic of early temple architecture. Unlike most doors, however, the frame consists only of square moulding, identical on the top and sides. The base of the jambs and the sill are modern replacements. Externally, the cave is flanked by rock-cut pilasters and two guardians (dvārapāla) now damaged and weather-worn.[citation needed]Viṣṇu as Varāha, detail showing the earth goddess carried on the god's tusk
Cave 5 is a shallow niche more than a cave and contains the much-celebrated figure of Viṣṇu in his Varaha or Boar-headed incarnation. The complex iconography of the tableau has been explained by Debala Mitra.[7] Willis has described the relief as the iconographic centre-piece of Udayagiri.[Cave 6 is directly beside Cave 5 and consists of rock-cut cella entered through an elaborate T-shaped door. The original image inside is missing but it was probably a Śiva liṅga. Outside the cave is a panel with an inscription recording the creation of the 'meritorious gift' (deyadharma), probably the cave and the adjacent images, in Gupta year 82 (401 CE).[9] In the ceiling of the cave is an undated pilgrim record of somebody named Śivāditya.
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Puri Tourism | Famous 9 Places to Visit in Puri Tour
Explore the famous Puri tourist places and sightseeing spots for the best Puri tour experience.
Some of the Top 9 Points of Interest in Puri City for Tourism Visit are:
1. Jagannath Temple 2. Puri Beach 3. Konark Beach 4. Shree Lokanath Temple 5. Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary
Puri Tour:
t is otherwise called the Jagannath Puri meaning Abode of Lord Jagannath. It is a city in the province of Odisha. This place is found 1.5 hours from Bhubaneswar. It is a journey site and is by and large well known for the sanctuary of Lord Jagannath. Considered one of the Char Dham journey locales, this place is of most extreme significance for the Hindus. In antiquated circumstances it was called by numerous few names like Shrikhetra and the sanctuary by the name of Badadeula. The ceremonies here are performed by the beneficiaries of the Gajapati Dynasty of Khurda. One of the popular celebration held here is the Ratha Yatra which is gone to by a huge number of individuals consistently. The principle artworks of the city incorporate of Sand workmanship and Applique which merit seeing. So here in this article, we will enlighten you regarding a portion of the spots to visit in Puri on the off chance that you are anticipating to investigating it.
Puri Tourism:
Step by step instructions to Visit Puri
Via Plane: The closest airplane terminal is the Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneswar. It is around 58 Km far from Puri.
Via Train: It is very much associated with all the significant urban areas of India. There are trains originating from Kolkata, New Delhi, Ahmedabad and some more.
By Road: The place is effortlessly open by street. It is 60 Km far from Bhubaneswar which takes around 1.5 hours to achieve the goal.
Puri is 1.5 hours ride from Bhubaneswar which can be secured by a transport or by your own auto. The way is only delightful with a residential community named Pipli coming in mid-way. On the off chance that you wish to stop here for quite a while, at that point look at the neighborhood markets for delightful painstaking work here.
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Excavation of Buddhist Site at Ratnagiri in Orissa
Ratnagiri Lalitgiri and Udayagiri are recently excavated Buddhist monuments in the Jajpur District of Orissa. You have to take a diversion from Chandikhol to visit these places. This video shows complete coverage of Ratnagiri. Ratnagiri was once the site of a mahavihara or major Buddhist monastery in the Brahmani and Birupa river valley of Jajpur.
Excavation conducted by Archaeological Survey of India during 1960's yielded the remains of an impressive Stupa (Stupa 1) surrounded by a large number of votive Stupas of varying dimensions, two quadrangular monasteries (Monasteries 1 and 2), a single-winged huge monastery with beautiful carved doorjamb and lintel, spacious open courtyard, cells and verandah facing the courtyard with spacious sanctum enshrining colossal Buddha. The existence of temple with curvilinear tower is only one of its kind discovered in Odisha.
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Udayagiri hill which is 135 feet tall was earlier called Kumari Parvata whereas 118 feet high Khandagiri hill was known as Kumara Parvata. These twin hills are located at a distance of about 6 km from Bhubaneswar amidst a vast expanse of arid lateritic soil on either side of the road from Bhubaneswar to Chandaka. There are 33 rock cut caves in all. 18 in Udayagiri and 15 in Khandagiri. The magnificent caves were built in the 2nd century during the reign of King Kharavela of Chedi Dynasty. They were carved out as residential places for Jain Monks. These are essentially dormitories with sloping rise of the floor to serve the purpose of a pillow. These caves were discovered only in 1825 by A Stirling.
Many of the caves have beautiful carvings that reveal a lot about its origin and past. Inscription and carvings on the walls show that they once served as Jain Monasteries. Few caves also show connection to Buddhism. Notice that most of the caves are single storied but there are few that are double storied as well. Ranigumpha and Swargapuri-Manchapuri caves are double storied and the largest in size. Ranigumpha or the queen's palace is the architectural marvel of the entire complex. In the Hathi gumpha you find the famous inscription of king Kharavela engraved on its brow. The 17 line inscription records the expeditions of king Kharavela including victory of Magadha and retrieval of Jaina cult image taken away by the Nanda king long before.
The Jain temple on the top of the Khandagiri hill, constructed in late 19th century, is under worship even at present. A number of the Jaina caves on the Khandagiri side have encroachment problems, with locals turning them into Hindu shrines and covering up some of the Jaina iconography.
Dhauli Hill, one of the most visited Buddhist pilgrim destinations in India, is situated at a distance of about 8 km from Bhubaneswar. The hill represents the place where, after witnessing the carnage of Kalinga War, Emperor Ashoka relinquished war and adopted Buddhism. Serving as a proof of this renunciation are the edicts of the Emperor, which have been preserved here. It is in these edicts that he had asked his administrators to rule with equality and compassion. One of the major attractions of the Dhauli Hills is a Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda). Situated on the opposite hill, this stupa was built by the Indians, in collaboration with the Japanese. It is circular edifice, which is adorned with a mushroom-like dome on top. Of the numerous stone panels in the stupa, the main panel is the one that has the reclining Buddha. Dhauli Hill is also quite famous for the Saddharma Vihar Monastery and a number of rock-cut caves.
Nandankanan - About 20 km from city centre is a Zoo and a botanical garden surrounded by dense forest, famous for breeding of various endangered species, safaris and white tigers.
Surrounded by well maintained gardens, the XI century Rajarani Temple is famous for its sculpted figures and the successive tiers of projections rising to form its 18 m tower. The highlight of the temple is the fine sculptures of dikpalas or guardians of the eight directions carved around the shrine. The Rajarani temple is also famous for the tall and slender nayikas (temple figures) carved in high relief on the walls. The Rajarani takes its name from the local sandstone used to built it. The temple no longer has an image of the deity in the sanctuary but its strong Saiva associations are seen from the figures of Shiva and his consort Parvati on the platform and Saiva door-keepers.
My trip to Lalita giri, Odisha, Buddhist site.
Lalita giri is a ancient Buddhist monastery of odisha.
There are two more monastery named udaygiri & ratnagiri nearly.
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Inside Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, a form of Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, the capital of the East Indian state of Odisha. The temple is the most prominent landmark of the Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state. The Lingaraja temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft tall. The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga Architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar. Lingaraja temple is maintained by the Temple Trust Board and the Archeological Survey of India (ASI). The temple has an average of 6,000 visitors per day and receives lakhs of visitors during festivals. Shivaratri festival is the major festival celebrated in the temple and event during 2012 witnessed 200,000 visitors.
Located on the east coast, Odisha (Formerly Orissa), also known as The Soul of India, is a mystical land where the hoary past and the modern today form a harmonious blend - where ancient temples mingle with modern five star hotels. Odisha is filled with interesting destinations and just deciding on what to do and where to go can often be a daunting task. A land filled with awe inspiring monuments, thousands of master craftsmen and artists, numerous wildlife sanctuaries, stunning natural landscapes. Odisha is located between the parallels of 17.49'N and 22.34'N latitudes and meridians of 81.27'E and 87.29'E longitudes. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east; Madhya Pradesh on the west and Andhra Pradesh on the south. It has a coast line of about 450 kms. It extends over an area of 155,707 square kms. Accounting about 4.87 of the total area of India.
On the basis of homogeneity, continuity and physiographical characterstics, Odisha has been divided into five major morphological regions: The Odisha Coastal Plain in the east, the Middle Mountainous and Highlands Region, the Central plateaus, the western rolling uplands and the major flood plains. It is the modern name of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 261 BCE. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April 1936, as a province in British India and consisted predominantly of Oriya speakers. Odisha is the 9th largest state by area in India, and the 11th largest by population. Oriya is the official and most widely spoken language, spoken by three quarters of the population. Odisha has a relatively unindented coastline and lacked good ports, except for the deepwater facility at Paradip, until the recent launch of the Dhamara Port. The narrow, level coastal strip, including the Mahanadi river delta supports the bulk of the population.
The landscape of Odisha is dotted with a large number of temples. The temples of Odisha conform to the Indo Aryan Nagara style of architecture, with distinctive features specific to this region. The best known of these are the Lingaraja temple at Bhubaneshwar, Jagannath Temple at Puri and the Sun Temple at Konark. The temples of Odisha exhibit a majestic grandeur. Odisha is also well known as a Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage destination. North-east of Cuttack, about 10 km from Bhubaneshwar, there are Buddhist relics and ruins at the three hilltop complexes of Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, which still bear witness to Buddhism's fruitful tryst with this region until well into the 13th century.
Source: orissa.gov.in & Wikipedia
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7 Wonders of India: Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves
The caves are located atop the twin hills known as Udayagiri (meaning the hill of the sunrise) and Khandagiri (meaning the broken hill), which rise abruptly from the coastal plain, about six km west of Bhubaneswar, separated by a highway. Udaygiri caves are approximately 135 ft high and Khandagiri caves are 118 ft high. The main attraction of these caves consists of its stupendous carvings. Of all the caves in Udaygiri, the largest one is the Rani Gumpha or the Queens Cave. The origin of the rock cut caves of Udaygiri and Khandagiri dates back to the second century BC. The caves are reminiscent of influence of Buddhism and Jainism in Orissa. The inscription and carvings on the walls show that they once served as Jain Monasteries.
Udayagiri Buddhist Site
Udayagiri, Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri are three ancient Buddhist sites within 70 kms of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. They are home to ruins dating back to 1500 years and earlier. The sites are approachable by good motorable roads and well preserved. In this video, the rock stepped well at Udayagiri is shown along with sculptures displayed outside. The inscription on the doorway to the well is in Pali although the script is very similar to modern day Bengali and Hindi ( Devnagari ). The main ruins are in the interior and not shown in this video.
Lingaraj Temple - one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, a form of Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, the capital of the East Indian state of Odisha. The temple is the most prominent landmark of the Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state. The Lingaraja temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft tall. The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga Architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar. Lingaraja temple is maintained by the Temple Trust Board and the Archeological Survey of India (ASI). The temple has an average of 6,000 visitors per day and receives lakhs of visitors during festivals. Shivaratri festival is the major festival celebrated in the temple and event during 2012 witnessed 200,000 visitors.
Located on the east coast, Odisha (Formerly Orissa), also known as The Soul of India, is a mystical land where the hoary past and the modern today form a harmonious blend - where ancient temples mingle with modern five star hotels. Odisha is filled with interesting destinations and just deciding on what to do and where to go can often be a daunting task. A land filled with awe inspiring monuments, thousands of master craftsmen and artists, numerous wildlife sanctuaries, stunning natural landscapes. Odisha is located between the parallels of 17.49'N and 22.34'N latitudes and meridians of 81.27'E and 87.29'E longitudes. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east; Madhya Pradesh on the west and Andhra Pradesh on the south. It has a coast line of about 450 kms. It extends over an area of 155,707 square kms. Accounting about 4.87 of the total area of India.
On the basis of homogeneity, continuity and physiographical characterstics, Odisha has been divided into five major morphological regions: The Odisha Coastal Plain in the east, the Middle Mountainous and Highlands Region, the Central plateaus, the western rolling uplands and the major flood plains. It is the modern name of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 261 BCE. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April 1936, as a province in British India and consisted predominantly of Oriya speakers. Odisha is the 9th largest state by area in India, and the 11th largest by population. Oriya is the official and most widely spoken language, spoken by three quarters of the population. Odisha has a relatively unindented coastline and lacked good ports, except for the deepwater facility at Paradip, until the recent launch of the Dhamara Port. The narrow, level coastal strip, including the Mahanadi river delta supports the bulk of the population.
The landscape of Odisha is dotted with a large number of temples. The temples of Odisha conform to the Indo Aryan Nagara style of architecture, with distinctive features specific to this region. The best known of these are the Lingaraja temple at Bhubaneshwar, Jagannath Temple at Puri and the Sun Temple at Konark. The temples of Odisha exhibit a majestic grandeur. Odisha is also well known as a Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage destination. North-east of Cuttack, about 10 km from Bhubaneshwar, there are Buddhist relics and ruins at the three hilltop complexes of Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, which still bear witness to Buddhism's fruitful tryst with this region until well into the 13th century.
Source: orissa.gov.in & Wikipedia
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of tens of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.
Udaigiri Tour | Vlog | #udaigiricaves | #vidisha | #mptourism | #niveditarathore
Udayagiri was a suburb of Vidisha city near Besnagar or ancient Vidisha (formerly Gwalior politics). Another cave has a record of the reign of Kumar Gupta I, engraved in the Gupta era 425-426 AD. It mentions the installation of a statue of Parshvanath by a Jain pilgrimage at the entrance of the cave by a person named Shankar.
This ancient site is located four miles from Bhelsa between the Betwa and Besh rivers.This well-known hill is described in the Udayagiri cavity of Chandragupta II.There are twenty caves here which are famous for Hindu and Jain sculptors. The idols belong to various mythologies and most are from Gupta period.The fifth cave is the most important from the point of view of sculpture.In this, the scene of Varaha Avatar inscribed.God Varaha's left leg is shown on Naga King's head.The sixth cave has statues of two gatekeepers, Vishnu, Mahish-Mardini and Ganesh. It is known from the article from Cave 6 that the area was dominated by the Sunkani. The second cave article of Udayagiri mentions the construction of a cave as a Shiva temple by Chandragupta's secretary Veerasena who was the resident of Patliputra. He came there in an expedition with Chandragupta. The third Udayagiri cave article mentions the emblem of Jain Tirthankar Parshwanath at the entrance of cave number ten by a person named Shankar during the reign of Kumar Gupta.
Architecture :
In the Gupta period, Udaigiri excavated 20 stone cells, two of which belonged to the reign of Chandragupta II. These caves are extremely important documents as they reflect the earliest form of Hindu art in India and show that Hindu sculpture art was established as early as the fifth century. One of the important caves found in Udayagiri is Cave 5, Varah Cave. Its major feature is its large rock shape, which is the symbol of Varaha, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, to save the Mother Earth from disruption. The ability and power of Indian artists reached ultimate heights in this period as a spiritual, Brahmashakti against destruction
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Lingaraja Temple - Largest temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, a form of Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, the capital of the East Indian state of Odisha. The temple is the most prominent landmark of the Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state. The Lingaraja temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft tall. The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga Architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar. Lingaraja temple is maintained by the Temple Trust Board and the Archeological Survey of India (ASI). The temple has an average of 6,000 visitors per day and receives lakhs of visitors during festivals. Shivaratri festival is the major festival celebrated in the temple and event during 2012 witnessed 200,000 visitors.
Located on the east coast, Odisha (Formerly Orissa), also known as The Soul of India, is a mystical land where the hoary past and the modern today form a harmonious blend - where ancient temples mingle with modern five star hotels. Odisha is filled with interesting destinations and just deciding on what to do and where to go can often be a daunting task. A land filled with awe inspiring monuments, thousands of master craftsmen and artists, numerous wildlife sanctuaries, stunning natural landscapes. Odisha is located between the parallels of 17.49'N and 22.34'N latitudes and meridians of 81.27'E and 87.29'E longitudes. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east; Madhya Pradesh on the west and Andhra Pradesh on the south. It has a coast line of about 450 kms. It extends over an area of 155,707 square kms. Accounting about 4.87 of the total area of India.
On the basis of homogeneity, continuity and physiographical characterstics, Odisha has been divided into five major morphological regions: The Odisha Coastal Plain in the east, the Middle Mountainous and Highlands Region, the Central plateaus, the western rolling uplands and the major flood plains. It is the modern name of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 261 BCE. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April 1936, as a province in British India and consisted predominantly of Oriya speakers. Odisha is the 9th largest state by area in India, and the 11th largest by population. Oriya is the official and most widely spoken language, spoken by three quarters of the population. Odisha has a relatively unindented coastline and lacked good ports, except for the deepwater facility at Paradip, until the recent launch of the Dhamara Port. The narrow, level coastal strip, including the Mahanadi river delta supports the bulk of the population.
The landscape of Odisha is dotted with a large number of temples. The temples of Odisha conform to the Indo Aryan Nagara style of architecture, with distinctive features specific to this region. The best known of these are the Lingaraja temple at Bhubaneshwar, Jagannath Temple at Puri and the Sun Temple at Konark. The temples of Odisha exhibit a majestic grandeur. Odisha is also well known as a Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage destination. North-east of Cuttack, about 10 km from Bhubaneshwar, there are Buddhist relics and ruins at the three hilltop complexes of Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, which still bear witness to Buddhism's fruitful tryst with this region until well into the 13th century.
Source: orissa.gov.in & Wikipedia
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of tens of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.
Lingaraj temple - Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, a form of Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, the capital of the East Indian state of Odisha. The temple is the most prominent landmark of the Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state. The Lingaraja temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft tall. The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga Architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar. Lingaraja temple is maintained by the Temple Trust Board and the Archeological Survey of India (ASI). The temple has an average of 6,000 visitors per day and receives lakhs of visitors during festivals. Shivaratri festival is the major festival celebrated in the temple and event during 2012 witnessed 200,000 visitors.
Located on the east coast, Odisha (Formerly Orissa), also known as The Soul of India, is a mystical land where the hoary past and the modern today form a harmonious blend - where ancient temples mingle with modern five star hotels. Odisha is filled with interesting destinations and just deciding on what to do and where to go can often be a daunting task. A land filled with awe inspiring monuments, thousands of master craftsmen and artists, numerous wildlife sanctuaries, stunning natural landscapes. Odisha is located between the parallels of 17.49'N and 22.34'N latitudes and meridians of 81.27'E and 87.29'E longitudes. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east; Madhya Pradesh on the west and Andhra Pradesh on the south. It has a coast line of about 450 kms. It extends over an area of 155,707 square kms. Accounting about 4.87 of the total area of India.
On the basis of homogeneity, continuity and physiographical characterstics, Odisha has been divided into five major morphological regions: The Odisha Coastal Plain in the east, the Middle Mountainous and Highlands Region, the Central plateaus, the western rolling uplands and the major flood plains. It is the modern name of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 261 BCE. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April 1936, as a province in British India and consisted predominantly of Oriya speakers. Odisha is the 9th largest state by area in India, and the 11th largest by population. Oriya is the official and most widely spoken language, spoken by three quarters of the population. Odisha has a relatively unindented coastline and lacked good ports, except for the deepwater facility at Paradip, until the recent launch of the Dhamara Port. The narrow, level coastal strip, including the Mahanadi river delta supports the bulk of the population.
The landscape of Odisha is dotted with a large number of temples. The temples of Odisha conform to the Indo Aryan Nagara style of architecture, with distinctive features specific to this region. The best known of these are the Lingaraja temple at Bhubaneshwar, Jagannath Temple at Puri and the Sun Temple at Konark. The temples of Odisha exhibit a majestic grandeur. Odisha is also well known as a Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage destination. North-east of Cuttack, about 10 km from Bhubaneshwar, there are Buddhist relics and ruins at the three hilltop complexes of Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, which still bear witness to Buddhism's fruitful tryst with this region until well into the 13th century.
Source: orissa.gov.in & Wikipedia
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of tens of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.
Pujaris of Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, a form of Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, the capital of the East Indian state of Odisha. The temple is the most prominent landmark of the Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state. The Lingaraja temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft tall. The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga Architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar. Lingaraja temple is maintained by the Temple Trust Board and the Archeological Survey of India (ASI). The temple has an average of 6,000 visitors per day and receives lakhs of visitors during festivals. Shivaratri festival is the major festival celebrated in the temple and event during 2012 witnessed 200,000 visitors.
Located on the east coast, Odisha (Formerly Orissa), also known as The Soul of India, is a mystical land where the hoary past and the modern today form a harmonious blend - where ancient temples mingle with modern five star hotels. Odisha is filled with interesting destinations and just deciding on what to do and where to go can often be a daunting task. A land filled with awe inspiring monuments, thousands of master craftsmen and artists, numerous wildlife sanctuaries, stunning natural landscapes. Odisha is located between the parallels of 17.49'N and 22.34'N latitudes and meridians of 81.27'E and 87.29'E longitudes. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east; Madhya Pradesh on the west and Andhra Pradesh on the south. It has a coast line of about 450 kms. It extends over an area of 155,707 square kms. Accounting about 4.87 of the total area of India.
On the basis of homogeneity, continuity and physiographical characterstics, Odisha has been divided into five major morphological regions: The Odisha Coastal Plain in the east, the Middle Mountainous and Highlands Region, the Central plateaus, the western rolling uplands and the major flood plains. It is the modern name of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 261 BCE. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April 1936, as a province in British India and consisted predominantly of Oriya speakers. Odisha is the 9th largest state by area in India, and the 11th largest by population. Oriya is the official and most widely spoken language, spoken by three quarters of the population. Odisha has a relatively unindented coastline and lacked good ports, except for the deepwater facility at Paradip, until the recent launch of the Dhamara Port. The narrow, level coastal strip, including the Mahanadi river delta supports the bulk of the population.
The landscape of Odisha is dotted with a large number of temples. The temples of Odisha conform to the Indo Aryan Nagara style of architecture, with distinctive features specific to this region. The best known of these are the Lingaraja temple at Bhubaneshwar, Jagannath Temple at Puri and the Sun Temple at Konark. The temples of Odisha exhibit a majestic grandeur. Odisha is also well known as a Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage destination. North-east of Cuttack, about 10 km from Bhubaneshwar, there are Buddhist relics and ruins at the three hilltop complexes of Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, which still bear witness to Buddhism's fruitful tryst with this region until well into the 13th century.
Source: orissa.gov.in & Wikipedia
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of tens of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.
Lalitgiri : Buddhist Site, Odisha
Lalitgiri in Jajpur District is a part of GOLDEN TRIANGLE Alongwith Ratnagiri and Udaygiri Situated Within 30kms radius. It is a Major Buddhist Site in Odisha and has been declared as a Protected Monument By The Govt. Of India. A Buddhist Museum showcasing the excavated remnants of Buddha Statue and the Monastery has recently been inaugurated dtd. 24.12.2018.