Bhubaneswar earns its title as the "Temple City of India" not through exaggeration but through sheer numbers. The city once had more than 2,000 temples, and several hundred still stand today. For anyone drawn to ancient temples in India, this is a place that asks for unhurried exploration.
Key Stops on the Trail
- Parasurameswar Temple: Dating back to the 7th century, it is one of the best-preserved and oldest surviving shrines in the city, renowned for its intricate carvings and Saptamatrika (seven
