Odisha
Odisha
Odisha (formerly Orissa) is an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal known for its ancient Hindu temples, beaches, and tribal cultures. The capital city is Bhubaneswar.
Geography
Location: It lies between 17.49'N and 22.34'N latitudes and 81.27'E and 87.29'E longitudes, with a coastline of about 450 km.
Land divisions: The state is geographically divided into four primary zones: the Eastern Ghats, the Central Table Land, the Northern Plateau, and the Coastal Plains.
Rivers: Major rivers include the Mahanadi, Brahmani, and Baitarani. The Baitarani is sometimes referred to as the "Guptaganga".
History
Ancient kingdom: The region was known as the Kalinga kingdom in ancient times. According to the Mahabharata, the kingdom was founded by a prin
Odia is the sixth Indian language to be designated a classical language.[16][17][18][19] It traces its linguistic roots to the Eastern Magadhi Prakrit, evolving through stages such as Proto Odia (7th–9th century CE), Old Odia (10th-13th century CE), Middle Odia (14th–17th century CE), and Modern Odia (from the 18th century onward). The language displays a distinct phonological and morphological character shaped by centuries of interaction with tribal and Dravidian tongues. Recognized as a classical language of India, Odia has an unbroken literary tradition, with inscriptions dating back over a thousand years.[20]
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