Culture

Puri: The 24th special edition of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday offered heritage lovers with an enriching journey through some of Puri’s historic monasteries and religious landmarks, providing insights into the city’s deep connection…
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Koraput: IPS officer Archita Mittal, who works as Jayapur SDPO, has won appreciation for offering foot service to Bol Bom devotees travelling towards the famous Gupteswar shrine. While on duty, Mittal was seen approaching Kanwariyas who…
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Puri: As the holy month of Shravan continues to draw millions of devotees into a spirit of devotion, Odisha’s Puri beach witnessed a striking tribute to Lord Shiva on the auspicious second Monday of Sawan. Padma Shri award-winning sand…
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has announced a state‑wide “Ghare Ghare Triranga” campaign to mark Independence Day 2026, from August 9 to 17. The campaign will begin in Bhubaneswar and extend to block and panchayat levels, with rallies,…
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Bhubaneswar: Two weavers from Odisha were honoured by President Droupadi Murmu during the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations in New Delhi on Friday in recognition of their outstanding achievement in weaving and innovation. Ram…
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Bhubaneswar: Four traditional cultural practices of Odisha — Mayurbhanj Chhau Dance, Odissi, Kataka Bali Yatra and Puri Rath Yatra — have been included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India. This was…
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Puri: In a historic decision celebrating Odisha’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage, President Droupadi Murmu has approved a proposal to install the sacred chariot wheels of the annual Puri Rath Yatra at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.…
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Brahmapur: President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the revered Maa Kandhuni Devi temple at Taptapani in Ganjam district on Tuesday after a 170-km-long special train journey from Bhubaneswar to Brahmapur as part of her ongoing 3-day…
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Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to three suspended Assistant Directors of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in connection with the alleged irregularities in the…
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Puri: The Puri Chapter of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) on Sunday demanded that the Centre and State Government to initiate immediate steps to secure UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition for the…
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