Orissa - Orr means Minerals

Orissa: In English ‘Orr’ means minerals . Due to high potentiality of minerals in the state it is called by the name ‘Orissa’. In ancient days it has been called as Uthgal . In Dhaya riverbed ,near Bhuvaneshvar, the capital of Orissa, historical Kalinga war and subsequent Ashokas change of mind happened. To knew more details about ‘Orissa’ visit ‘myodisa’ web site.