DMPQ-. “Temple architecture reached it’s peak during Chola period.” Elucidate.

. The Chola period is a very significant span of time in that the south Indian art and architecture made marvelous achievement. The Chola dynasty was founded by vijayalaya Chola who controlled the vast geographical terrain of TamilNadu region that was earlier ruled by the Pallava kings of kanchipuram. Vjaylaxmi was a great builder of … Read more DMPQ-. “Temple architecture reached it’s peak during Chola period.” Elucidate.

24.01.18 Orrisa(OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA Grievance mechanism system of Odisha special armed police goes digital   Personnel of special armed police (SAP), deployed in anti-Maoist operations, law and order duties and rescue operations across the state, are no longer required to take the pain of visiting their seniors to air their grievances. Making things easier for them, the SAP introduced e-grievance system for its … Read more 24.01.18 Orrisa(OPSC) Current Affairs

History of Odisha from Vedic age to Gupta Period

History of Odisha The history of state of Odisha (formerly Orissa) is very old. In different periods it bore names like Kalinga, Utkala, etc. The names signified different territorial extent ruled by different dynasties of rulers at different periods. Each of these comprised large parts of present Odisha but also included areas forming parts of … Read more History of Odisha from Vedic age to Gupta Period

LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IN ODISHA

  LANGUAGE  AND LITERATURE  IN ODISHA Odisha (formerly Orissa) is one of the 29 states of India, established on 1 April 1936and located in the eastern coast. It covers an area of around 1,55,707 square kilometers It is surrounded by the states of West Bengal to the north-east, Jharkhand  to the north,Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the south and south-west Chhattisgarh  to the west and north-west. Odisha has a … Read more LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IN ODISHA

Fair and festivals of odisha

Fair and festivals of odisha With numerous religions, ancient temples, local shrines, tribes and an array of sacred places, Odisha (Orissa) observes uncountable number of festivals and fairs round the year. Major Odisha(Orissa) Festivals of Odisha is Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra and Durga Pooja. Three different religions flourished on the holy land of Odisha (Orissa) … Read more Fair and festivals of odisha

FOLK SONGS OF ODISHA

FOLK  SONGS OF ODISHA Odisha has a glorious tradition of music.The figures or dancers musicians Carved on ancient temple walls  speak of Odisha’s rich musical heritage. There were saint-poets of Odisha who composed lyrical poems to be sung. Bards usually went from place to place singing these songs which were meant to propagate religious ideas … Read more FOLK SONGS OF ODISHA

Painting of Odisha

Paintings of odisha The history of painting in Odisha dated back to ancient times with rock-shelter paintings, some which are dated to the early historic period (300BC-100AD). Apart from the rock painting sites there are several drawings and etching resembling figures on rock surfaces at Digapahandi and Berhampur in Ganjam district and other places. Many … Read more Painting of Odisha

Art Forms of Odisha

ART  FORMS OF ODISHA Odisha has a rich cultural and artistic heritage. Due to the reign of many different rulers in the past, arts and crafts in Odisha underwent many changes giving an artistic diversity today in the forms of traditional handicrafts, painting and carving, dance and music. Sand art In Odisha ,a unique type … Read more Art Forms of Odisha

Handicraft of Odisha

Handicrafts in Odisha Odisha, the land of dexterous artists and craftsmen, possesses a rich artistic tradition which enjoyed liberal patronage from the temples as well as the nobility. Diverse and varied, the enthralling craft-work of Odisha depicts the magic of the deft hands of these artisans and puts forth a perfect medium to get a … Read more Handicraft of Odisha

Major Cities and Tourist Places of Odisha

Major Cities and Tourist Places of Odisha   Tourist Places of Odisha Jagannath Temple   Category : Religious The Jagannath Temple, Puri is one of the most renowned places of interest that are situated in the town of Puri. There are a number of temples in the town, which form one of the major attractions … Read more Major Cities and Tourist Places of Odisha

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