Culture

Bhubaneswar: In Odisha, the three-day Raja festival began today with the celebration of Pahili Raja, ushering in the onset of the monsoon and the Odia month of Ashadha. The festival symbolises reverence for Mother Earth and reflects…
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Bhubaneswar: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has ignited a major controversy among Lord Jagannath devotees, particularly in Odisha and the global Odia diaspora, by organising untimely Rath Yatra in various…
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Bhubaneswar: Twelve eminent personalities from Odisha have been selected for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2024 and 2025. The national academy of music, dance, and…
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Puri: Three key terms/logo associated with Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri has received approval from the Indian Patent Office. “We have secured patent for Ananda Bazar, Shree Patitapaban and Shree Jagannath Temple…
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Bhubaneswar: In a major move aimed at respecting Sanatan traditions and addressing long-standing cultural concerns, the West Bengal Government on Tuesday announced it will remove the word ‘Dham’ from the recently constructed Jagannath…
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Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Management Committee held a crucial meeting on Friday under the chairmanship of Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb at the temple office to finalise key decisions ahead of the annual Rath Yatra. Chief…
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Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s rich culinary traditions, saying that while 'Bela Pana' remains a cherished summer drink in Odisha, similar traditional beverages are enjoyed across different regions…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 1.08 crore for the celebration of the Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur district.Odisha tourism package The grant has been approved as per the instruction of…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 1.08 crore for the celebration of the Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur district.Odisha local business The grant has been approved as per the instruction of…
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Bhubaneswar: The Nrityantar Odissi dancer's Odia girl Angeleena presented Odissi dance as part of the India Day 2026 celebrations organised by the Embassy of India at Seoul in South Korea. The Odissi dance group comprising Ashwashana,…
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