Culture

Balasore: A heritage initiative ‘Balasore Darshan’ was formally inaugurated on the occasion of Pana Sankranti and Odia New Year, marking a significant step in reconnecting people of the district with its rich cultural heritage. …
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Bhubaneswar: 'Pana Sankranti', also known as 'Maha Bishuba Sankranti', marks the beginning of the Odia New Year and is celebrated with great devotion and traditional fervour across Odisha. The festival is observed with the release of the…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odia New Year is being celebrated across Odisha today with much fervour. People from all walks of life rose this morning with devotion, vibrant rituals, and community warmth to celebrate ‘Maha Vishuba Sankranti’ and ‘Pana…
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Puri: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Saturday unveiled Panjika (Odia New Year calendar) during his visit to Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri town on Sunday. The calendar has been published by the Shree Jagannatha Temple…
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Bhubaneswar: The scorching heat, notwithstanding, thousands of devotees turned up at the Lingaraj temple on Saturday to pull the Rukuna Rath of Lord Lingaraj on the occasion of Ashokastami in Old Town here. Although the pulling of the…
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Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department organised the "Aitihya Ganadouda" (heritage marathon) here on Saturday. Starting from the historic Khandagiri and concluding at Kalinga…
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Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar on Friday issued a traffic advisory for Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj, which is celebrated annually on Ashokastami. Rukuna Rath Yatra (Ashokastami car festival) will be…
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Bhubaneswar: For the first time, Odisha is celebrating Odia Pakhya from 1 to 14 April to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Odisha. As part of this initiative, a dedicated website (https://odiapakhya.com) has been…
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Bhubaneswar: Affirming Odisha government’s resolve to provide improved healthcare facilities to the people, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Tuesday announced that the much-awaited Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme will be implemented…
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Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday wished the state on its foundation day, which is celebrated on April 1 every year…
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