Almost 500 years old temple submerged in Mahanadi River, resurfaces
in Nayagarh. In Odisha's Nayagarh, an ancient temple, which was submerged in
Mahanadi River, has resurfaced. The temple is believed to be around 450 to 500
years old and had submerged due to flood around 150 years ago.
Odisha (formerly Orissa), an eastern Indian state on the Bay of
Bengal, 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 Mukteshvara. The Lingaraj Temple complex, dating to the 11th
century, is set around sacred Bindusagar Lake. The Odisha State Museum is
focused on the area’s history and environment.
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Population: 4.37 crores (2014)
Governor: Ganeshi Lal
Chief minister: Naveen Patnaik