Dr. Sushma Ahuja has been instrumental in working towards bringing back this Natraj Murti from London back to Badoli, this Natraj mutri is 1100 years old and shall retrun back to where it belongs after 24 years, this Mahashivratri certainly brings with it good news for Lord Shiva devotees. 

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On our journey to Orissa, after completing our visit at Bhubneshwar, we travelled 60 km from Bhubneswar to a marvel of architectural excellence, the Sun temple of Konark  popularly known as the Black Pagoda. This temple is designed in the shape of a chariot with seven horses and twelve pairs of wheels carrying the mythical sun God.The present temple was built by King Narasimhadeva of Ganga dynesty in the 13 century AD. Since the temple built by Puranderkeshri was in a ruined state. It is one of the greatest example of Oriyan art and architecture. 

The word Konark comes from combination of Sanskrit words 'Kona' and 'Arka'. Kona meaning corner and arka meaning Sun hence, the Sun Temple. Images carved so beautifully artistically that it appears like a fantasy of stones. Konark is one of the most finest creations at  India and rightly been considered as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Bhubneshwar has a great historical significance,  The Great Kalinga War was fought along the bank of river Daya on outskirts of the city in 261 BC. This was the war which led to transformation of Emperor Asoka. The traditional heritage at Orissa is well preserved, maintained and attracts a lot of tourists. Some of the famous temples at Bhubneshwar are the Mukteshwar Temple, Lingraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Brhameshwar Temple.

Some years back when we were at Mumbai, like all tourists we too visited Gateway of India, Siddhivinayak Mandir, Haji Ali ki dargah, Chattrapati shivaji Terminus, Eros Theatre, Churchgate station, Colaba, Mumbai Devi Mandir, Marine drive, Shani Dev mandir and Escon temple. However, as you know we are more of a heritage traveller than a tourist and so yet another heritage adventure trip called us to the Elephanta Caves. 

Museum can be correctly termed as our reflection, who we are and our culture and values. Let us reflect on the Museum of Kota : Rao Madho Singh Museum and know our glorious past a lot more better.