pronunciation (help·info) (also known as Odisha)[1] is a state ofIndia, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of ancient republican nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC, that led to a turning point in the Emperor's life when deeply saddened by the bloodshed he embraced Buddhism in search of inner peace.The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April 1936 as a province in British India[2], and consists, predominantly of Oriya speakers[3]. 1 April is therefore celebrated as Utkal Divas (Orissa Day).
Saturday, December 12, 2009
About Orissa
rissa (Oriya: ଓଡ଼ିଶା) pronunciation (help·info) (also known as Odisha)[1] is a state ofIndia, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of ancient republican nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC, that led to a turning point in the Emperor's life when deeply saddened by the bloodshed he embraced Buddhism in search of inner peace.The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April 1936 as a province in British India[2], and consists, predominantly of Oriya speakers[3]. 1 April is therefore celebrated as Utkal Divas (Orissa Day).
pronunciation (help·info) (also known as Odisha)[1] is a state ofIndia, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of ancient republican nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC, that led to a turning point in the Emperor's life when deeply saddened by the bloodshed he embraced Buddhism in search of inner peace.The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April 1936 as a province in British India[2], and consists, predominantly of Oriya speakers[3]. 1 April is therefore celebrated as Utkal Divas (Orissa Day).
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