I am yet to find another city that flaunts its varied cultural heritage with such unabashedness as Bhubaneswar, also called the temple city of India.

Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa is a pleasant blend of progressive development and cultural worship. This mindset of the city is evident seeing its meticulously painted murals scattered all across the city.

Pic : Ravi Kumar

With the initiative of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, the quaint and laid back city is draped neatly with its own cultural fabric. Each of these murals speak a story by itself and bear testimony to its kaleidoscopic rich tradition, be it the tribal life, monuments, festivals, delicacies, dance, and folk lore. The murals are painted across wide roads, government office walls, parks and flyovers and are a delight for unprepared eyes. The murals are hand paintings drawn withvaried colours in accordance to different themes.

Pic : Ravi Kumar

Converting neglected dilapidated walls into pieces of cultural exhibits, makes you admire them with awe. The novel idea has revived the dying art of mural painters and brought them to mainstream.

Pic : Ravi Kumar

These murals of Bhubaneswar are a fine example of sustainable solution of preserving cultural heritage along with modern growth.

Pic : Ravi Kumar

If you happen to visit the city, spare some time to marvel at these paintings