Knowra Odisha Odisha Odisha is a state on India’s eastern coast, formerly called Orissa, with Bhubaneswar as its capital. It is known for its temples, classical dance, and long coastline.
Bhubaneswar : Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha and a major city in eastern India. The state capital anchors Odisha’s administration and is a major temple city.
Kalinga : Kalinga was an ancient region on the eastern coast of the Indian subcontinent, centered largely in present-day Odisha. The ancient region supplies a major historical name and identity for Odisha.
Odissi : Odissi is a classical Indian dance tradition that developed in Odisha. This dance form is one of the state’s most recognizable cultural traditions.
1999 Odisha cyclone : The 1999 Odisha cyclone was a devastating tropical cyclone that struck the state in October 1999. The disaster prompted major changes in Odisha’s cyclone preparedness and response.
Bay of Bengal : The Bay of Bengal is the northeastern arm of the Indian Ocean, bordered by South and Southeast Asia. Odisha’s eastern coastline opens onto this sea.
Kalinga War : The Kalinga War was a conquest by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, usually dated to the third century BCE. The war connected the region to Ashoka’s rule and transformation.
Jagannath Temple, Puri : The Jagannath Temple is a major Hindu temple in Puri, Odisha, dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. The temple is a major pilgrimage center and focal point of Odia religious life.
Odisha cyclone preparedness : Odisha cyclone preparedness comprises forecasting, evacuation, shelters, and emergency response systems developed to reduce storm losses. The state’s preparations grew from repeated exposure to severe Bay of Bengal cyclones.
Eastern Ghats : The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous mountain ranges running along parts of India’s eastern side. Their hills shape Odisha’s western and southern landscapes.
Eastern Ganga dynasty : The Eastern Ganga dynasty ruled parts of eastern India for centuries, especially from the eleventh to fifteenth centuries. Its rulers shaped Odisha’s medieval state and temple-building traditions.
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