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@article{180073,
        author = {Sadananda Nayak and Nirupama Dalai},
        title = {BHUBANESWAR & IT'S TRADITIONAL NAMES IN LEGEND},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {146-149},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180073},
        abstract = {Bhubaneswar, the famous Puranic Saivite 
center, has gained prominence throughout the ages. 
This place is a famous Saivite center not only in Odisha 
but also all over India. Having various names, the place 
has become a popular location in Odisha from a very 
ancient period. The Brahma Purana, Linga Purana, and 
Shiva Purana describe this place as a famous Saivite 
center and also mention its religious merit. Later, some 
Upapuranas were compiled, like Ekamra Purana, 
Ekamra Chandrika, Kapila Samhita, and Swarnadri 
Mahodaya, etc., vividly describe the origin and history of 
various temples of Bhubaneswar and also the legends, 
mythologies, rituals, and festivals relating to the temples 
of the city. Throughout its long history, Bhubaneswar 
has been known by various names, and each of its 
names is unique as having a different mythological story 
related to the particular name. The present scholars 
have made an effort to emphasize the traditional names 
of the temple city through this article. From Ekamra to 
Kalinga Nagari, from Toshali to Bhubaneswar, the place 
has more prominence and potentiality in history. This 
article presents the significance of all the names.},
        keywords = {Bhubaneswar, Tribhubaneswar, Ekamra  Kshetra, Krittivasa, Sacred, Purana},
        month = {May},
        }