Bhubaneswar The Temple City
About Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha. The city is popularly known as City of Temples and it is famous for its rich ancient heritage, especially its historic monumental temple. Bhubaneswar has been known as Nagar Kalinga, Kalinga Nagar, Toshali, Ekamra Kanan, Mandira Malini Nagar also. This city is lively, green, and clean, with a rich cultural life, and it has scenic views. The modern city of Bhubaneswar was designed by the German architect Otto Konigsberger in 1946. Culture of Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar is famous for its Odissi dance form. The Odissi dance originated in Odisha. Odissi is considered by some historians as an offshoot of the Hindustani Classical music of northern India- although the two are quite distinct from each other. Education in Bhubaneswar With more than 100 educational institutes Bhubaneswar's educational landscape is extensive, with prestigious schools, universities, an