MONUMENTS OF ODISHA AND FAMOUS PLACESAND HISTORY.docx

THE ODISHA KNOWLEDGE

1. ODISHA
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Deomali(1672m)
Forests and reserved forests
Chilika lake

2. Chilika Lake is
the largest
 brackish
water
 lagoon with
estuarine character
that
sprawls along the east coast of Indian sub-continent in Asia
[4]
 and

second
largest
 coastal
lagoon
 in
the world,
[disputed – discuss]
 covering
an area of
over
1,100 square kilometres (420
 sq mi).
[5][6][7]
 It
is spread over
the Puri, Khordha and Ganjam districts
of
 Odisha state
on the
 east
coast of
India,
at the mouth of the
 Daya
River
,
flowing into the
 Bay
of Bengal
.
It
has been listed as a tentative
 UNESCO World
Heritage
 site.
[8]
 Its
salinity
varies
by region, from freshwater where rivers flow in, to oceanic salinity
levels
due to tidal influx
.
Simlipal National
Park (ISO: Śimi
ḷipāḷa Jātīya Udyāna
)
is a
 national
park and tiger
reserve
 in
the
 Mayurbhanj
district
in
the
Indian state of
 Odisha covering
2,750 km
2
 (1,060 sq mi).It
is part of the
Mayurbhanj
Elephant Reserve, which includes
three
protected areas, Similipal Tiger
Reserve,Hadgarh
Wildlife Sanctuary
 with
191.06 km
2
 (73.77 sq mi)
and
 Kuldiha
Wildlife
Sanctuary with
272.75
 km
2
 (105.31 sq mi).
[1]
 Simlipal
National Park derives its name from the
abundance
of
 red
silk cotton trees
 growing
in the
area.
[2]
The
park is home to
 Bengal
tiger
, Asian
elephant, gaur,
and
 chausingha.
[3]
This
protected
area
is part of the
 UNESCO World
Network of Biosphere Reserves
 since

2009

4. Bhitarakanika
Mayurbhang
The
Belgadia Palace's
 construction
began on the orders of the
Dowager
Maharani Sumitra Devi Bhanj Deo in 1804
.
In phased
development,
the palace was built in parts with intricate architectural
designs
being added during the rule of her descendants.

5. Rathyatra
The Jagannath
Rath Yatra
 festival
dates back to somewhere between
the
12th and 16th centuries, with various stories and myths about its
origins. Some
believe it symbolises Lord Krishna's visit to his mother's
birthplace,
while others attribute its origins to King Indradyumna, who is
said
to have initiated the rituals
DOL JATRA
Marking
the arrival of spring
,
this festival is observed on the full moon
day
(
Purnima)
in the Hindu month of
 Falgun (February–March).

Dedicated
to Lord Krishna and Radha, Dola Purnima is a unique blend
of
devotion, tradition, and cultural exuberance, deeply rooted in
Odisha's
heritage.

6. BALI
JATRA
Bali
Jatra is a festival that
 commemorates
the
 maritime
trade
 and

cultural
exchange between Odisha and Southeast Asian countries,
particularly
Bali
.
The festival is celebrated annually in Cuttack, Odisha,
and
attracts million of visitors. The term Bali Jatra literally means
'Voyage
to Bali'.
Bali Jatra in Bhubaneswar and Cuttak
Which
district of Odisha famous for Chhau dance?
The
Seraikella Chhau developed in Seraikela, when it was under the rule of Kalinga's
Gajapati
Rule the present day administrative headquarters of the Seraikela Kharsawan
district
of Jharkhand, the Purulia Chhau in Purulia district of West Bengal and the
Mayurbhanj
Chhau in
 Mayurbhanj
district
 of
Odisha.

7. Pattachitra

8. Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar:
This museum houses a vast collection of
archaeological
artifacts, sculptures, manuscripts, paintings, and traditional crafts, offering
a
comprehensive view of the state's cultural and historical evolution.
Chhenapoda 
(transl. Burnt cheese) is a
 cheese dessert
from the Indian state
of Odisha. Chhena
poda
 literally
means Burnt
Cheese
 in
Odia,
[1]
 referring
to
its
caramelized crust exterior and soft,
spongy
texture with slightly smoky notes. It
is
often described as the Indian
counterpart
to a
 cheesecake due
to its
rich,
creamy taste and baking process.
It
is made of well-kneaded homemade
fresh chhena,
sugar, semolina, and is
baked
for several hours until it browns.
[2]
 It
is
often flavored with cardamom and
garnished
with raisins and cashews,
creating
a rich and aromatic dessert.

9. Major Rivers :-
Mahanadi, Baitarani, Bahuda, Nagabali, Rushikulya,
Brahmani, Tel, Pushkulyam, Sabari, Subarnarekha
Largest among all
Mahanadi: Total catchment area of 141,600 km²