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Ancient Anantashayana Vishnu Sculpture In Odisha’s Dhenkanal

Odisha (formerly Orissa) 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 Muktesh Vara. The Lingaraj Temple complex, dating to the 11th century, is set around sacred Bindusagar Lake. The world famous Puri temple, one of the dhams of the char dham, famous for its annual Ratha Yatra, or…