Culture

Bhawanipatna: The famous Chhatar Yatra of Maa Manikeswari in Bhawanipatna concluded on Monday amid religious fervour and massive public participation. Thousands of devotees gathered along the route from Jenakhal to the Maa Manikeswari…
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Bhubaneswar: There is a piece of good news for moviegoers in Odisha as altogether six Odia films are scheduled to hit theatres during this Dussehra. The increased number of releases, compared to the usual four films in previous years,…
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Bhubaneswar: More than 200 Durga Puja pandals have been set up across Bhubaneswar for the 2026 celebrations, bringing festive fervour to the Odisha capital. The celebrations will officially run from October 16 to 21, with the main…
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Bhubaneswar: Preparations for Durga Puja have gathered pace across Odisha as pandals are getting ready for Shashthi Puja on Friday. Decorative gates and lighting arrangements have transformed cities and markets as devotees prepare to…
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Bhubaneswar: The auspicious festival of Mahalaya is being celebrated across Odisha on Saturday, marking the conclusion of Pitru Paksha and the sacred dawn of Devi Paksha. According to Hindu tradition, this day heralds the arrival of…
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Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the light and sound show at Khandagiri–Udayagiri caves in the Odisha capital here on the occasion of World Tourism Day on Sunday. The light and sound show at…
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Dhenkanal: The 41st edition of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) on Sunday explored Tapoban where Mahima Swami, the founder of the Mahima Dharma, practised penance (sadhana). Mahima Dharma is the only indigenous religion sect to have…
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Bhubaneswar: Continuing its efforts to preserve and promote Odisha’s rich culture, traditions and spirit of unity among the diaspora, Nuakhai Paribar UAE is all set to organise the 12th edition of ‘Nuakhai Bhetghat’ in Dubai on October 4. …
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Puri: The second annual celebration of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) was successfully organised at Sanskruti Bhawan here on Sunday. On this occasion, eminent historian Prof. Kharavela Mohanty gave a detailed account of gradual development…
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Sambalpur: Western Odisha came alive with festive spirit as people across towns and villages celebrated Nuakhai, the region’s major agrarian festival that marks the ceremonial consumption of the season’s first new rice. Celebrated a day…
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