Bhubaneswar, Dec 8
President Pratibha Patil Tuesday began a three-day visit of Orissa.
Patil was received at the airport by Governor M.C. Bhandare, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and senior officials.
The president is scheduled to visit the 13th century Sun Temple in Konark and the 12th century Jagannath temple in Puri during her stay.