Introduction

A coastal state, Orissa has some religiously significant monuments along with miles of white sand beaches and a well-developed infrastructure for the traveller

The temple cities of Puri, Bhubaneswar and Konark are topmost in the itinerary of a visitor to Orissa. There are also natural waterfalls, the sculptural art of the rock caves, the Buddhist and Jain relics, hills, forests, wildlife and some lesser-known temples which offer a unique, unspoilt charm which is unparalleled.

There are various industrial belts as well as some mining areas. Orissa offers cotton and silk fabrics, seafood, silverware and wooden handicraft items.

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