BHUBANESWAR ORISSA

Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially spelled Odisha. The city has a history of over 3000 years starting with the Mahamegha-Bahana Chedi dynasty (around 2nd century BCE). Bhubaneswar has been known by names such as Mandira Malini Nagari (City of Temples) otherwise known as the Temple City of India. Bhubaneswar literally means the Lord (Eeswar) of the Universe (Bhuban). It is the largest city of Orissa, and a center of economic and religious importance in the region today. Bhubaneswar s possession of magnificent sculptures and architectural heritage, coupled with the sanctity as Ekamrakshetra make this one of the great religious centres of Orissa since early medieval days. With its large number of Hindu temples (over 600 in number), Bhubaneswar is often referred to as a Temple City of India and together with Puri and Konark it forms the Swarna Tribhuja (Golden Triangle); one of the most visited destinations in East India. The modern city of Bhubaneswar was designed by the German architect in 1946. It is one of the first planned cities of modern India. With the Chandaka reserve forest on the fringes, the city with an abundance of in-city greenery is one of the cleanest and greenest cities of India.The work camp involves teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places for picnics, exposure visits. Volunteers will take a visit to temples in and around Bhubaneswar, Nandankan Zoo, Puri and Konark Temple. Volunteers also will get a chance to take part in some renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation etc.