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Odisha, also known as Orissa, is a largely populated State of India. It is the modern name of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 269 BC. Thereafter it had the name Utkala. It is situated on the east coast of India by the Bay of Bengal. It is surrounded by the other Indian States— West Bengal to the north-east, Jharkhand to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west and north-west, and Andhra Pradesh to the south.
The modern State of Odisha/Orissa was established on 1 April 1936, as a province in British India, predominantly populated by Oriya-speaking people. This day (1 April) is, therefore, celebrated as Utkala Dibasa (foundation day of Odisha)
Odisha is the 9th largest State by area and 11th largest by population in India. It has a varied geographical feature. The Chhota Nagpur plateau occupies the western and northern portions of the State, while the eastern and southern coastal parts are fertile alluvial plains and the valleys of the Mahanadi, Brahmani and Baitarani rivers which fall into the Bay of Bengal.
The climate of Odisha is tropical. Odisha’s vast forest cover still offers an unspoiled landscape and protected yet natural habitat of wildlife. Chilika (Chilka), a brackish water coastal lake on the south of the mouth of the Mahanadi river on the Bay of Bengal, is the largest coastal lake in India and the second largest in the world.
Odisha, as a State of Indian Republic, is governed through a system of representative democracy with the Chief Minister and the cabinet from the Legislative Assembly. The Governor is the titular head appointed by President of India. The Assembly is unicameral with 147 elected members including one nominated from the Anglo-Indian community. It runs for five years unless the Assembly is dissolved prior to the completion of the term. Local elected bodies known as Panchayats govern local affairs. The State contributes 21 seats to Lok Sabha and 10 seats to Rajya Sabha of the Indian Parliament. Bhubaneswar is the capital city of Odisha.
Odisha has a rich cultural heritage. Odissi dance and music are classical art forms. Odissi dance is the oldest surviving form in India on the basis of archaeological evidence. Being a part of the rich culture of Odisha, its music also is charming and of a wide variety. It is more than 2,500 years old and comprises of broadly five categories—Tribal music, Folk music, Light music, light-classical music and classical music. Anyone who is trying to understand the culture of Odisha must take into account its music which essentially forms a part of its legacy. The Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage. The Jagannath temple of Puri is the famous spot of pilgrimage.
At last but not the least, Odisha has spread centring around the Jagannath Temple and Rath Jatra at Puri, the Lingaraj Temple at Bhubaneswar and the Sun Temple at Konark. The Chilika Lake, the Gopalpur sea beach, the Hatigumpha and Ranigumpha at Udaygiri and Khandagiri caves are other special attractions for tourism in Odisha.