Human resources of Orissa

Orissa is famous for a number of things including its abundant natural resources which has brought great fame and money to the state according to live business news. As important as the natural resources of Orissa are its human resources which serve to bring diversity to the state in terms of lifestyle and occupation.

The Jagannath cult of the city of Puri is quite famous worldwide and is much spoken about in Indian newspaper. However, there are many other minor cults too which have existed for a short period of time and then wiped away or merged into another one. One such cult is the Yogini cult which existed during the 8^th century and followed the Shakti form of worship. Although this cult is now extinct, its soul lives on in the Yogini temple of Hirapur which is still visited by a number of people.

Yogini cult still spoken about in India news today

This was a group of people which were feared by many and they preferred to keep themselves distant from other cults around them. Even today, the statues of the Yoginis are made with frightening expressions on them, symbolizing their personality. They are often spoken about in texts or portrayed in paintings as a person having the head of a bird such as eagle, hawk, or owl. During the 8^th century, kings usually prayed to the Yoginis before going for a battle for good luck.

Importance of the Yoginis in business news today

The Yogini cult, though extinct now, has left a very strong mark in the field of architecture. It has defied the general rule of constructing temples in that period where the deity was kept hidden in a closed chamber. On the other hand, the Yoginis constructed temples where the deity was exposed to the open sky. The famous Yogini temple of Hirapur forms a very important part of Orissa tourism as its history of rebellion still inspires awe and admiration in its visitors. The temple and its construction are a symbol of the power and influence the Yoginis had when they were around.