Orissa is known as State of the Temples. And how could it be otherwise, its capital is also an important historical and architectural center. She is often cited as the "Temple City of India", and certainly that's a nickname that is doing very well.
Bhubanwswar, Capital of Orissa, is an important pilgrimage center for Hindu worship because it is the seat instead of Tribhubaneswar, ie the "Lord of the Universe" Shiva. There is his temple, the temple of Lingaraj, one of the most important of the hundreds of religious buildings that comprise the historic.
This old town is surrounded by Modern Bhubaneswar, New buildings and a developed architecture, beautifully complementing the tourism. In this part of town can find all the amenities needed to enjoy an excellent stay in affordable India hotels.
Among the sights to see in Bhubaneswar, stand the twin hills, Kumargiri and Kumagiri (Yes, even their names are similar). Also known as Udaygiri Khandagiri and are home to numerous caves Carved into the rock, among which are those built by the monks Jain in the second and first centuries BC.
For 15 miles, can be seen the great Lingaraj temple Built in the eleventh century, one of the most prominent and perhaps the most important religious level. His architecture represents the style of the temples of Orissa in its most perfect state of development.
Another temple to mention is the Parsurameswara, The oldest of which are still standing. It was built in 650 AD. Renovated in 1903, still retains the original appearance, except for some minor modifications done to the roof and the interior sanctuary.