Bhubaneswar, India
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About Bhubaneswar, India
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, is called the 'Temple City of India' for its more than 600 historical Hindu temples, many dating to the 7th-11th centuries. It is a major educational center and is paired with Cuttack as the state's urban core.
Time zone details
Bhubaneswar observes IST (Asia/Kolkata in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling India from abroad
The international dialing code for India is +91. To call a phone number in Bhubaneswar, dial your country's international access code, then +91, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in India
The official currency is INR (₹). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Odia, English.
Top places to visit in Bhubaneshwar
- Lingaraj Temple — 11th-century Kalinga-style temple, the largest in Bhubaneswar.
- Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves — Rock-cut Jain caves from the 2nd century BCE with intricate carvings.
- Konark Sun Temple — 13th-century UNESCO temple shaped like a chariot, 65 km away.
Top local foods of Bhubaneshwar
- Dalma — Lentil-and-vegetable stew tempered with cumin and dried chilies, the Odia comfort food.
- Pakhala bhata — Fermented rice in water, served chilled with fried vegetables and curd — a summer staple.
- Chhena poda — Caramelized cottage cheese cake, considered the original Odia sweet.
Working with someone in Bhubaneswar
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