Orissa project
- 1. ORISSA Name: Ojaswa Maurya Class: 9th C Roll no. 36
- 2. ABOUT ORISSA ā¢ Odisha (formerly Orissa), an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal, is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is home to hundreds of temples, notably the intricately-carved Mukteshvara. The Lingaraj Temple complex, dating to the 11th century, is set around sacred Bindusagar Lake. The Odisha State Museum is focused on the areaās history and environment.
- 3. MORE ABOUT ā¢ Population :- 4.37 crores (2016) ā¢ Capital:- Bhubaneswar ā¢ Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik ā¢ Area:- 1,55,707 km sq ā¢ Language:- Odia
- 4. HISTORY OF ORISSA ā¢ The early history of Odisha can be traced back to the mentions found in ancient texts like the Mahabharata, Maha Govinda Sutta and some Puranas. In, BCE, Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty conquered the region in the bloody Kalinga War which was fought at the banks of River Daya near present- day Bhubaneswar
- 5. The year 1568 CE is considered a pivotal point in the region's history. In 1568 CE, the region was conquered by the armies of the Sultanate of Bengal led by the iconoclast general Kalapahad. The region lost its political identity. The following rulers of the region were more tributary lords than actual kings. After 1751, the Marathas gained control of the region for almost half a decade. In 1803, the region was passed onto the British Empire. The British divided the region into parts of other provinces. In 1936, the province of Odisha was formed on the basis of populations of Odia-speaking people.
- 8. MUSIC ā¢Odisha is a state of India, one of the musical centers of South Asia. Travelling bards are a historic part of the country's heritage. In the 11th century, Odissi music was codified into a classical style, related to other styles of Indian classical music.
- 9. Odissi music (oį¹iÅÄ« sangÄ«ta) is a genre of classical music in India, originated from the eastern state of Odisha. ... Odissi music has a rich legacy dating back to the 2nd century BCE, when king Kharavela, the ruler of Odisha (Kalinga), patronized this music and dance. Music festivals: Saptak Festival of Music
- 11. DANCE ā¢ Odishaās famous dance forms Odissi, Chhau, Gotipua, Danda Nata, Sambalpuri, Dalkhai, Chaitighoda, and Medha Nacha. Odissi is an Indian classical dance and archeological evidence indicates that it is the oldest surviving dance form in the country
- 14. FOODS ā¢ Odia Cuisine is the cuisine of the state of Odisha. It has developed over time with local culture and agriculture and hence has its distinct items and practices. Odisha borders both north Indian states and south Indian states and consequently is similar to the cuisines of South and North India. Odia Cuisine is the cuisine of the state of Odisha. It has developed over time with local culture and agriculture and hence has its distinct items and practices. Odisha borders both north Indian states and south Indian states and consequently is similar to the cuisines of
- 15. List of foods of Orissa ā¢Rice dishes and rotis. ā¢Dal. ā¢Curries. ā¢Khattas and chutneys. ā¢Saaga (salad greens) ā¢Pithas (sweet cakes) ā¢Egg, chicken and mutton. ā¢Fish and other sea food.
- 17. TEMPLES ā¢As we know that India is full of religion and temple there are many temples in India and many famous temples are situated in orissa too like:- ā¢Sun temple ā¢Jaganathpuri temple ā¢Lingaraj temple (and many others)
- 18. Sun Temple Jaganathpuri Temple
- 19. HANDICRAFT ā¢Major handicrafts in Odisha include appliquĆ© work, brass and bell metal, silver filigree and stone carving. Other forms include Lacquer, Papier Mache, and tribal combs, handlooms and wood and traditional stone carving.
- 22. Visit Orissa someday after this pandemic such a beautiful place full happiness culture art spices