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Golden Triangle Odisha is one of the most well-liked tourism spots in this state. The Golden Triangle of Odisha is made up of the three famous locations of Bhubaneswar, Konark, and Puri. Individually, each of these locations is significant.
▪︎ BHUBANESWAR
Udayagiri and Khandagiri are two caverns near Bhubaneswar that are a wonderful getaway for history buffs and adventure seekers. These caves from the first century are known as one of the most significant sacred sites for the Jains and transport you to a bygone age.
The Lingaraj Temple, one of the biggest temples in Bhubaneswar devoted to Lord Shiva, was built in the seventh century. Together with a glittering Mahashivratri festival, it is a fantastic getaway where you can appreciate art and architecture.
Rajarani Temple: This historic temple, thought to have been constructed in the 11th and 12th centuries, is well known for its exquisite sculptures. You can have a nice break with some amazing art and architecture when you are here.
▪︎ KONARK
The distinctive architecture of the Konark Sun Temple is well known. It once had sundials built into its geometric designs and carved wheels. To capture the Sun's rays at sunrise, noon, and dusk, one can see three images of the Sun God in three different orientations. The Sun Temple is notable for its sensual sculptures, fantastical creatures, and deity carvings. The temple was known as Black Pagoda because of its ominous hue, and ancient navigators utilised it as a beacon.
The temple, which was constructed between 1238 and 1250 CE, is thought to have been constructed in the 13th century CE by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. Samantaraya Mahapatra was in charge of the temple's construction, which was ordered by the king.
The temple is renowned for its spectacular Kalinga architecture, which features a carving of a 100-foot-tall chariot drawn by horses and wheels made of a single piece of stone. The sun god's magnificent chariot is shown on the monument. The ancient temple, constructed of Khondalite rocks, had a 230-foot-tall sanctum that is no longer there, as well as a 128-foot-tall audience hall, dance hall, and dining hall that are still in use today. There are 24 finely crafted, 12-foot-diameter wheels that are pulled by horses. These seven horses stand for the week, the twelve wheels for the months, and the eight spokes on the wheels for the day cycle.
▪︎ PURI
Shri Jagannath Temple and the Longest Golden Beach are Puri's most well-known attractions. Out of the four Dhamas in India—Puri, Dwarika, Badrinath, and Rameswar—it is one of the Dhamas (Holiest of the Holy Places). Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath is revered at Puri alongside his siblings Devi Subhadra and Mahaprabhu Shri Balabhadra (The Purusottama Kshetra). The Bejeweled Pedestal holds the gods in position (Ratna Simhassana). Ananta Varman Chodaganga Deva, a prominent monarch of the Ganga Dynasty who lived in the 12th century, built the Shri Jagannath Puri Temple, one of the most impressive landmarks in the Indian state of Odisha.
With a height of 65 metres and a position on a raised platform, the main temple of Shri Jagannath is an impressive and spectacular monument built in Kalinga style. Throughout the year, Puri celebrates a large number of Sri Jagannath festivities. They include Snana Yatra, Netrotsava, Ratha Yatra (a car festival), Sayan Ekadasi, Chitalagi Amabasya, Srikrushna Janma, Dussehra, and so forth. The most significant celebrations include the well-known Rath Yatra (Car Festival) and Bahuda Yatra. Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath is being celebrated with a sizable throng in attendance.
These three temples—Jagannath Temple in Puri (12th century), Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar (11th century), and the enormous Sun Temple in Konark—are the most significant (13th century). As a result, Bhubaneswar, Konark, and Puri—are known as the golden triangle of Odisha—contribute the most to the state's positive image in the tourism industry.
