I didn’t intend to wake up late but I guess it was the effect of yesterday’s 400+ ride, wake up at 7:45 am by a phone call. Couldn’t receive the call though, was too late for it :p
When checking my phone after gathering my proper senses, I saw Mamta left a message for me, “Come up for breakfast once you wake up”. I couldn’t help but laugh at myself.
It is my first experience of availing the Couch Surfing host. And its a really good and unique kind.
In the afternoon I plan to visit my friend’s house and explore the local places as well.
Around 2:30 pm I left from my place Saheed Nagar to my friend’s place (Dipika Saha) at the Institute of Physics campus. The place is very well organized and maintained. We met after a long time, let’s say 6-7 years or more. So, the conversation must go on for a long stretch. Then all of a certain rain comes to join our conversation. She said I was lucky to reach during this time in Bhubaneswar, its raining and the weather is bearable. Otherwise, it was too hot to live without AC. I thought in my mind, Monsoon has come for me then 😉
I left her house around 4 p.m. and visit Lingaraj Temple, one of the sacred and famous to tourists.
The interesting part of Lingaraj Temple other than it’s architecture, is the rule of only Hindus are allowed to get in. And for security purposes, you have to keep your phones outside with your shoes. It wouldn’t have been so problematic if I had my digicam in working condition. The architecture undoubtedly mesmerizing, one should give a visit here if comes in Bhubaneswar. I went to watchtower suggested by my couch surfing host Mamta and took the pictures as much as possible. It was a really good view, isn’t it?
From here I went to Rajarani Temple, which was in a few kilometers distance. This one is just a tourist spot nowadays to watch the sculpture excellence on sandstone. I spent a quiet time here with peace and explored the place.
The evening was about to approach the night and I preferred to come back. The next day another journey will start. Good night 🙂
