Orissa is a state in India whose previous name was Kalinga.
Bhubaneshwar is the capital of Orissa. Orissa has a very old and
interesting history with many rulers invading and occupying the area
over the years.The official language spoken by people in Orissa is
Odia. The capital city of Bhubaneshwar is known for the exquisite
temples dating back thousands of years that dot its landscape. The
famous classical dance form, Odissi originated in Orissa. It has a
proud cultural heritage that arose due to the intermingling of three
great religious traditions predominant in India namely Hinduism,
Buddhism and Jainism. .Odissi is said to be the oldest surviving dance
form in India on the basis of archaeological evidence.