Imagine the scene: Lord Rama, gracing the holy Ekamra Kshetra (Bhubaneswar) on his birthday. His host, the revered Lord Lingaraj, welcomes him with open arms, ensuring his comfort and orchestrating a grand celebration. This divine encounter, etched in history, is…
Bhubaneswar, the modern “Temple City” of Odisha, once wore a more verdant mantle, a crown of mango trees that earned it the evocative moniker Ekamra Kshetra, a name that resonates with both geographical and spiritual significance.Ekamra: This Sanskrit term translates…
Jayadev Vatika Park, located in the city of Bhubaneswar, India, is a scenic urban park that offers a serene escape for visitors who appreciate being in nature. Spread across an extensive area of lush greenery, this park is dedicated to…
Odisha, the land of temples, beaches, and art, is also home to some of the most delicious and mouth-watering sweets in India. Odia sweets, or mitha, are made from a variety of ingredients, such as milk, chhena (a form of…
Odisha boasts of a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant artistic tradition. The state offers a wide range of shopping options for tourists who want to take home a piece of its arts and crafts. Here are some of the…
Recently Blackswan 2nd single album ‘That Karma” was released. The music video was entirely shot in Bhubaneswar, Odisha showcasing the beauty of Bhubaneswar Old Town and Shanti Stupa. This song marks the debut of India’s first K-pop idol Sriya Lenka,…
Guestly Notes 3 One of my favourite times at Svanir is when guests gather around in the evening under the shady canopy of Karanja and Neem to share stories about their life and travels. Recently one of our guests Deb…
GB’s Blog No 15 I could never fathom why naming the guest rooms of our homestay had to be shelved for so long. After my initial attempt to arrive at a consensus I, like a typical bureaucrat, postponed the decision.…
Oftentimes, we have to disconnect to re-connect; disconnect many aspects of one’s present lifestyle to recall and re-connect to pleasant, often fading memories, feelings and emotions. In so doing, we find that we achieve a long-lasting mental and therefore, physical…
From GB’s keyboard……. “Where do I begin To tell the story of how great a love can be The sweet love story that is older than the sea The simple truth about the love she brings to me Where do…
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