ODISHA- THE
PRIDE OF
INDIA
BY- SHEJAL SINGH
VAISHNAVI MADAVI
11TH A
ODISHA - HISTORY
– he terms Odisha and Orissa (Odia: ଓଡ଼ିଶା) derive from the ancient Prakrit
word "Odda Visaya" (also "Udra Bibhasha" or "Odra Bibhasha"). In 2011,
the English rendering of ଓଡ଼ିଶା was changed from "Orissa" to "Odisha",
and the name of its language from "Oriya" to "Odia", by the passage of
the Orissa.
– According to political scientists, the Kalinga janapada originally
comprised the area covered by the Puri and Ganjam districts. The city of
Brahmapur in Odisha is also known to have been the capital of the
Pauravas during the closing years of 4th century CE.
ODISHA - HISTORY
– Following India's independence, on 15 August 1947, 27 princely states
signed the document to join Orissa.[57] Most of the
Orissa Tributary States, a group of princely states, acceded to Orissa in
1948, after the collapse of the Eastern States Union.[58]
Geography Of Odisha
– Odisha lies between the latitudes 17.780N and 22.730N, and between
longitudes 81.37E and 87.53E. The state has an area of 155,707 km2,
which is 4.87% of total area of India, and a coastline of 450 km.[59] In the
eastern part of the state lies the coastal plain. It extends from the
Subarnarekha River in the north to the Rushikulya River in the south. The
lake Chilika is part of the coastal plains.
Geography Of Odisha
– Three-quarters of the state is covered in mountain ranges. Deep and
broad valleys have been made in them by rivers. These valleys have
fertile soil and are densely populated.
– The state experiences four meteorological seasons: winter (January to
February), pre-monsoon season (March to May),
south-west monsoon season (June to September) and
north east monsoon season (October–December).
ODISHA-THE LAND OF
JAGANNATH
– The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to
Jagannath, a form of Vishnu - one of the trinity of supreme divinity in
Hinduism.
– The present temple was rebuilt from the tenth century onwards, on the
site of pre existing temples in the compound but not the main Jagannatha
temple, and begun by Anantavarman Chodaganga, the first king of the
Eastern Ganga dynasty.
CULTURAL HERITAGE OF
ODISHA
– Odisha has a glorious tradition of music. The figures or dancers and musicians
carved on ancient temple walls, speak of Odisha's rich musical heritage. Odissi
Music is a classical form consisting of all the necessary ingredients common to
Hindustani and Karnatic Music. Odissi sangita is a synthesis of four classes of
music, i.e. dhruvapada, chitrapada, chitrakala and panchal, described in two
treatises namely, Sangita Sarani and Sangita Narayana written in the early 19th
century. It owes much to Jayadev, the saint-poet, the great composer and
illustrious master of classical music.
CULTURAL HERITAGE OF
ODISHA
– There are festivals that are common, but the celebration remains unique to a
region. Chandan Yatra, Snana Yatra and Ratha Yatra are observed with special
gaiety and fervour at Puri although the last-mentioned one is celebrated at
Baripada, Athagarh, Dhenkanal, Koraput and other places even outside the state.
Durga Puja is observed throughout the state, more particularly at Cuttack. Kali
Puja or Diwali is celebrated in different parts of Odisha. Bali Yatra of Cuttack on
the full moon day in the month of Kartika reminds the glory of Odishan traders
in the long past. Chaitra Parva, a festival of Chhou dance, is celebrated at
Baripada. Makar, Holi, Mohurram, Id and Christmas are also celebrated
throughout the state.
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