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Introduction Known as the temple city of India, Bhubaneshwar has been the historical hub of many things. This city is located in the western coast of India. This city was once the capital of ancient Kalinga. Now it is the capital of modern Orissa. It became the capital in 1948 i.e. one year after the independence of India. The history of Bhubaneshwar goes back over 2000 years. Literally Bhubaneshwar means "Lord of the Universe" and it was also once known as the "Cathedral of the east". Now it is one of the most developing IT Hub in India. With a population over a million Bhubaneshwar, India is still maintaining a high rate of population growth. History The history of this city goes back over 2000 years when Emperor Kharvel established his capital in the Sisupalgarh which is in the outskirts of the city. There were some inscriptions such as the Hatigumpha inscriptions which stand as an evidence for the region's antiquity. These inscriptions are found in the Khandagiri caves. There were also some Stone Age tools that have been discovered in the excavations in this city. This city forms an integral link in the Golden Triangle that is formed between the Sun temple of Konark and the Jagannath temple of Puri. The Lingaraj temple in this city also is an important landmark in the history of India. This temple was built on the 11th century. Moreover the famous duo Khandagiri and Dhauligiri situated in the outskirts of the city adds to its beauty. It is famous for carrying some of the monuments of the Jain monks. Another historical monument in Bhubaneshwar, India is the Shantistupa that was built by Ashoka the Great as a symbol of peace. Points of Interest The rich heritage of the city makes it a real toast for the eyes of the visitors. There are many places in and around the city where one will find extreme adventure and beautiful places to visit. Apart from the historical heritage it also has some of the modern day hangouts. Amongst the historical places Lingaraj temple, Mukteshwara temple, Rajarani temple and the Brahmeshwara temple are some of the famous temples where one can find the ancient history of India engraved. Amongst the modern day hangouts in Bhubaneshwar, India some are the State Museum, State Planetarium, Nandankanan, Regional Science center, Ekaamra Hat and the famous BDA NICCO Park. With its rich cultural heritage and modern day amenities Bhubaneshwar, India has perfectly merged its intriguing past uniquely with its modern day aspirations.
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