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MAKE IN ODISHA CONCLAVE’22

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MAKE IN ODISHA CONCLAVE’22 “The Make In Odisha Conclave’22 is the flagship investor summit of the Government of Odisha. After the resounding success of the event in 2016 and 2018, the state has decided to organize the third edition of the marquee event at Bhubaneswar from November 30 to December 4, 2022. The conclave is a unique opportunity to understand Odisha's policy and regulatory environment, and the vast existing and emerging business opportunities across sectors. It promises to take engagement to the next level with a wide range of activities and events.” The logo has a motif created with the letter ‘O’, depicting the crown of Lord Jangannath in red and black - the colours of the Lord. The name of the conclave is written in similar style with the stylized ‘O’ depicting the eye of the Lord - ‘Chakadola’. https://mio.investodisha.gov.in/

NEELA CHAKRA

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NEELA CHAKRA The metal wheel at the top of  Lord Jagannath temple  is known as Neela Chakra (Blue Wheel). The wheel is made of eight metals comprising of iron, copper, zinc, mercury, lead, brass, silver and gold. The wheel is said to be Lord Vishnu's most powerful weapon, Sudarshana Chakra. It is believed that the same Sudarshana is also at the top of the temple and is known by the name of Neela Chakra. Its circumference is about 36 feet and it is so designed that there is a wheel within the wheel. The circumference of the inner wheel is about 26 feet. Eight hubs join together the inner and the outer wheels. There are decorative designs on the outer wheel. The thickness of the Neela Chakra is 2 inches. The flag pole attached to the Neela Chakra is 38 feet long. After covering the breadth of the Neela Chakra, this pole extends 25 feet high above it. The figures carved on the outer circumference of the outer wheel are figures of eight Navagunjaras. In Hindu myt