Bhitarkanika has one of the largest populations of endangered saltwater crocodile in India and is globally unique in that, 10% of the adults exceed 6 m length.
Buddhism is a major world religion that originated in India over 2,500 years ago.
Bhubaneswar, Konark and Puri is the iconic places of Odisha those have own importance but together these three places constituents Golden Triangle of Odisha.
Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India.
Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha.
Handloom weaving in Odisha dates from 600 BC, as per the art historians. Lord Jagannath is associated with this art form's heritage
Odisha is the homeland of 62 different tribal communities including 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) numbering 95,90,756 as per 2011 Census.
Similipal, which derives its name from 'Simul' (Silk Cotton) tree, is a national park and a Tiger Reserve situated in the northern part of Orissa's Mayurbhanj district.