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Buddhist literature mentions Kalinga and Utkala. Kurudharma Jataka, Vessantara Jataka, Kumbhakara Jataka, Kalinga Bodhi Jataka, and other Jatakas mention Kalinga and Utkala.

Monsoon crops are referred to as Kharif crops. Rice, maize, and sugarcane are just a few of the key crops grown during this time of year. Jowar, bajra, and ragi are small grains that fall within this category. Wheat is harvested throughout the winter months (October to December), hence it is not a Kharif crop.

The Konark Sun Temple was built in 1250 CE during the reign of the Eastern Ganga King Narsimhadeva-I from stone in the form of a giant ornamented chariot dedicated to the Sun god, Surya. Konark was chosen as its place of construction because it has been described as the holy seat of Surya in various ancient texts.

In Odisha, open forests cover the most land area. Odisha's documented forest area is 61,204.17 square kilometres, accounting for 39.31% of the state's total area.

The Brahmani River, Odisha's second largest river, begins as two major rivers, the Sankh and the Koel, on the Bihar's Chhotanagpur Plateau, and joins at Veda Vyasa near Rourkela in the Sundargarh district, forming the huge River Brahmani.

New Orissa was Odisha's first English daily. It was released in Berhampur.