Erstwhile Kalinga of Orissa in the medieval
times, Balasore was once a hub of marine
activity. Farasidinga and Dinamardinga parts
of the town still bear traces of arrival
and invasion of Dutch and French on Orissa’s
shore. Located at the banks of the river
Budhabalanga, the city is also a tourist
attraction for its Mahadev Baneswar Temple.
The banks of the river offer an ideal picnic
spot for touring families, who always cherish
a boat ride downstream. The city provides
exciting shopping opportunity with lacquered
toys, Remuna brass work and Nilagiri carvings
on display.
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