Ratnagiri Excurtions
Lagundi Hills : Around 93 kms from Bhubaneshwar, is Lagundi hills. The place is famous for the stupas made cut out of rock, the statue of Buddha in Samadhi-mudra, Sculpture of Tara, the harmonic umbrella, the Cylindrical dome. It has become a hotpot for Buddhist pilgrims.
Jajpur : At a distance of 92 kms from Cuttack, is Jajpur. The district is the renowned Hindu village by the river Baitarini. The tourist attractions include a temple of goddess Durga, Sveta Boraha (the Boraha incarnation of Lord Vishnu), and Sapta matruka.
Khandigiri Hills : These hills present some solid examples of Jain and Buddhist art of the 2nd Century BC. Famous for its caves, there are monasteries, Chaityas and stupas that represent a vibrant culture that flourished in these hills. The rock sculptures cut out of the hill also attract lots of people.
