The wonder of Orissa is the harmonious blend of the past and the present. Still a relatively rural culture, Orissa’s urbanization has not broken its links with its rich and complex heritage. Most famous for the marvelous Sun Temple in Konark, a World Heritage Site, Bhubaneshwar, its capital, is also known as the City of Temples. Puri, on the coast, with the Jagannath Temple and its annual Festival of Chariots, the Rath Yatra, is just the place to be for pilgrims and tourists alike and also has great beaches. Still continuing its rich tradition of arts and crafts, the attractive classical dance form, Odissi, is a must-see.