EBSB Activity

Name= Soham Shaw

Cass= 10th Section= A
Roll No.= 41
Subject= Social Science
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Index
Page No.
1 Introduction of Orissa. 3

2 Historical places of Orissa 4-9

3 Indigenous games of Orissa 10-13

4 About food and customs of Orissa 14-18

5 Odia language  19
 Introduction of Orissa
Odisha, formerly called Orissa, state
of India. Odisha is derived from Sanskrit
word 'Odra Vishaya' or 'Odra Desa.
Located in the northeastern part of
India, Before India became independent
in 1947, Odisha’s capital was at Cuttack.
The present capitol was subsequently
built at Bhubaneshwar, in the vicinity of
the city’s historic temples in the east-
central coastal plains. In late 2011 the
state’s name was officially changed
from Orissa to Odisha.
 Historical places of Orissa 
Orissa is a state in Eastern India that is rich in heritage and culture. From
forts to temples, palaces to caves, there are so many things to explore and
so many things to do in Odisha for a history aficionado. You can actually take
a car and visit the various heritage sites in Odisha and unfold the pages of
history. Here are some of the places suggested to you.
5 Best Historical Places to Visit in Odisha
1) Sun Temple, Konark
2) Sri Jagannath Puri Temple, Puri
3) Dhauli, Bhubaneswar
4) Barabati Fort, Cuttack
5) Khandagiri Caves
 Konark Sun Temple
In
Hindu Vedic iconography
Surya is represented as
rising in the east and
traveling rapidly across
the sky in a chariot drawn
by seven horses. He is
described typically as a
resplendent standing
person holding a lotus
flower in both his hands,
riding the chariot
Sun Temple, Konark is one of the famous marshaled by the
monuments in Odisha. Built in the shape of a charioteer Aruna. The
seven horses are named
giant chariot, the temple is dedicated to Sun
after the seven meters
God. The Archeological Museum also located of Sanskrit prosody:
inside the temple complex. The temple is Gayatri, Brihati, Ushnih,
believed to be more than 2,000 years old. Jagati, Trishtubha,
However, it is well-maintained and still admire Anushtubha, and Pankti.
the architecture and sculptures.
 Sri Jagannath Puri Temple
Puri is majorly known for Sri Jagannath
Puri Temple. It was King Indradyumna
who built the famous temple in the 11th
century. It is one of the historical places
in Odisha which is frequented by millions
of devotees as well as tourists all round
the year. While we are in the temple, we
can also see the beautiful and unique
Oriya architecture. We can also try
visiting the temple during Ratha Yatra.

Jagannath (lord of the universe) is a deity

worshipped in regional traditions
of Hinduism in India and Bangladesh. Jagannath
is considered a form of Vishnu. He is part of a
triad along with his brother Balabhadra and
sister Subhadra. To most Vaishnava Hindus,
Jagannath is an abstract representation
of Krishna; to some Shaiva and Shakta 
 Dhauli
If you have interest in history, you surely
know the importance of Dhauli and its
past. Dhauli is the place where Kalinga
War took place in the 3rd century BC
between Kalinga kingdom and the
Mauryan Empire led by Great Ashoka. It
was one of the most intense wars in the
history of the country. The war also
changed Mauryan King Ashoka, after The Buddha (also known as Siddhartha
which he took Buddhism. Gotama or Siddhārtha Gautama) was
a philosopher, mendicant, meditator, spiritual teacher, and
religious leader who lived in Ancient India (c. 5th to 4th
century BCE). He is revered as the founder of the world
religion of Buddhism, and worshiped by most Buddhist
schools as the Enlightened One who has
transcended Karma and escaped the cycle of birth and
rebirth. He taught for around 45 years and built a large
following, both monastic and lay. His teaching is based on his
insight into duḥkha (typically translated as "suffering") and
the end of dukkha – the state called Nibbāna or Nirvana
 Barabati Fort
Located at a distance
of 8 km
from Cuttack, Baraba
ti Fort dates back to
11th century. It was
built by Ganga
dynasty. It is a nine
storeyed palace and
was constructed with
fortification as a
protection from the
attacks of the
enemies. The carved
gates of the fort add
beauty to it
 Khandagiri Caves

Khandagiri Caves are
manmade caves which
were built in the
2nd century. The figures
and inscriptions in the
caves are something to
witness. These caves were
dug during the period of
Mahameghavahana
Dynasty, King Kharavela.
The Jain and Buddhist
monks used to meditate
in these caves.
 Indigenous games of state
1) RAJA DOLI
2) KITHI-KITHI
3) RUMAL CHORI
 RAJA DOLI

Raja Doli khela is the chief

attraction of Raja. Swings are
made especially for the
occasion and are decorated
using flowers, bunch of
leaves, shiny clothes and
other glittery things. There
are also swings made of
bamboo and sticks where
two girls can play at once,
both in sitting and standing
position. Odia girls love this
activity so much that in
typical Odia “Dolire Jhuliba”
is a synonym to being
pampered!
 KITHI-KITHI

Again, two teams consisting of

available players. Players stand one
behind the other, bending and
holding on to the waist of his
teammate. Once they form a long
chain, the players from the other
team run and jump onto the back
of their opponents. After the
players from No 2 side pile up, the
captain raises numbers on his
fingers. Kithi, kithi (how much in
Marathi?). If the answer is right,
roles are reversed. If the answer is
wrong, ‘kithi, kithi’ continues even
as players from No. 2 team are
putting the pressure. If the No 1
team collapses, they have to ‘give
the den’ again
 RUMAL CHORI
The kids sit in a circle. One kid (the
thief) goes around the outside of the
circle holding a handkerchief. He
"secretly" drops it behind one of the
kids sitting in the circle. The kid
behind who the handkerchief was
dropped has to pick it up and chase the
1st kid (the thief). Meanwhile, the
"thief" has to go around the circle
once and then sit in the 2nd kid's
place. If the 2nd kid does not catch the
1st kid before he reaches his spot, the
2nd kid is the new thief. If he catches
the 1st kid before he reaches the spot,
the 1st kid is the thief again who goes
around the circle and secretly places
the handkerchief.
 About food
1. Khicede
2. Chungdi Malai
3. Macha Ghanta - The Famous Odisha Food
 Khicede
Khichdi, as we call it in other states
is an easy yet a wholesome meal.
Odisha khicede is one of the most
important dishes, being offered as
the main bhog to Lord Jagannath at
the Puri Temple. The perfect
combination of rice and lentils
cooked together in ghee gives a
unique and relishing flavour to
it.This comforting meal not just
offers great taste but an even
greater nutrition. Lightly spiced,
often served with curd and papad,
this appetizing meal is bound to
make you salivate.
 Chungdi Malai

The delicious creamy prawn

curry, where the creamy part
comes from the coconut milk.
The richness and silkiness of
this fantastic dish are further
enriched by light and mild
spices that add a unique
character to it. Absolutely
delightful, mouth-watering
and flavoursome! Best served
with steamed basmati rice,
this delicacy is a must try if
you are in and around Odisha.
 Macha Ghanta - The Famous Odisha Food
Fish dishes being extremely
popular in Odisha, are relished by
every household and what better
than every odiya's favourite,
Macha Ghanta! A must offer to
Durga Maa on Dussehra, this
tempting curry consists of
the fried head of the fish and is
served with hot steamed rice and
salad. The curry is a rich blend of
onions, potatoes, garlic and the
regular spices. Vegetarians may
make a plain 'Ghanta' by avoiding
fish in it. This is one dish which
has no match, no matter where
you are, and it is likely to tempt
you to eat it again and again until
the time you are in Odisha
 Odisha Custom
Odisha has a unique culture and Odias call
it Jagannath Sanskruti as most of them revolve
around Lord Jagannath.
The old customs and traditions bind
the Odias together in a cultural cocoon where each
and every festival is celebrated with equal enthusiasm
and gaiety. It is like a bridge between the northern
and southern halves of the country. Odia (formerly
known as Oriya) is the most spoken language of
Odisha.
Jagannatha Temple in Puri, known for its
annual Rath Yatra or Car Festival is a unique
cultural attraction while the Sun
Temple at Konark is also famous for its architectural
splendor.
Whether it is the sacred environs of Puri Jagannath
temple or the eroticism of Konark’s Sun temple, the
wondrous caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri or the
mystical monasteries of Buddhism, the paintings of
folklore or the handloom weaver’s
magic, Odisha speaks eloquently of a living past
continuing present and prospective future.
 Odia language
Odia is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the
Indian state of Odisha. It is the official language
in Odisha (formerly known as Orissa) where
native speakers make up 82% of the population,
also spoken in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand,
Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. Odia is one
of the many official languages of India; it is the
official language of Odisha and the second
official language of Jharkhand. The language is
also spoken by a sizeable population of at least
1 million people in Chhattisgarh.

Odia is the sixth Indian language to be

designated a Classical Language in India, on the
basis of having a long literary history and not
having borrowed extensively from other
languages. The earliest known inscription in
Odia dates back to the 10th century CE.