Category Archives: Odisha

Shiva Temples in Odisha

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

While Odisha is famous for it’s Jagannatha worship, the state has got an equally large number of Shaiva temples in every small town and village. The capital Bhubaneshwar itself gets it’s name from one Shiva’s names “Tribhubaneshwar”, meaning Lord of … Continue reading →

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Veer Surendra Sai

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

When one looks at the history of the freedom struggle in Odisha, one name that would stand out would be that of Veer Surender Sai, who led a tribal revolt in Sambalpur that nearly rattled the British.  A born rebel, … Continue reading →

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Biju Patnaik

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

“In my dream of the 21st century for the State, I would have young men and women who put the interest of the State before them. They will have pride in themselves, confidence in themselves. They will not be at … Continue reading →

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Bhubaneshwar

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

As a place Bhubaneswar is special to me in any  ways. One it was the place where I got the first major break in my career, also my first daughter was born when I was working here. Again at certain times … Continue reading →

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Puri- A trip back in time

Posted on July 25, 2005 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

In my last article I had written about my trip to Konark and the Sun Temple or Black Pagoda . After finishing our visit to the Sun Temple, we had a lunch at a shack that passed off as a … Continue reading →

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Konark- A trip back in Time

Posted on July 22, 2005 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

I have had the blessed fortune of visiting the Sun Temple at Konark 3 times in my life. The first time was when we alighted at Bhubaneswar back from a trip to Kolkata when I was a very raw youngster … Continue reading →

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