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Smitten I was and why shouldn't one be, after all land of temples is what Odisha is better known as. Temples soaked in architectural magnificence and historical tales attract scores of tourist to this place also known as the Goa of east. But for those carrying a travelers heart,it is hard to miss that Odisha is famous forfood and cuisines. Its perhaps one of those places close to the sea where fresh water food is equally sought after. If you thought that temples are all about spirituality and nothing else, then Odisha is for sure going to toss that feeling off the park. Temples and the offerings therein cast a huge shadow on the local fares. Here is an exhaustive list of treats for your taste buds: 1. Chenna podo Cottage cheese has always been an inseparable part of dinning table. An experimental mixing of sugar and seasoning with Cheese in a small village centuries ago, followed by baking, resulted in one of the most looked for dessert of modern times. Centuries ahead, Ch...

Mahabalipuram, better known as by its moniker, Mamallapuram is a tourist hotspot situated smack in between Chennai and Pondicherry. Heralded by UNESCO as a world heritage site, Mahabalipuram stands tall living upto expectations. Stone carved temples, rock cut statues and monuments speak volumes about the rich fables of erstwhile kingdoms that existed in its folds.  Founded by Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman I in the 7th century AD, Mahabalipuram has always been the epitome of acitivity, be it trade or culture. Here is a detailed account of what can be expected at Mahabalipuram along with a glimpse of its history. 1. Shore Temple : Better known as seven pagodas by Europeans, what intrigues most of those coming here is that only one of the so called pagodas are to be seen now. Better known as shore temple now, the temple is believed to be just a small of what it was. It took nothing less than a Tsunami to bring to fore the lost temples and artifacts. Since then, navy and Archeol...