Culture

Bhubaneswar: Devotees thronged temples across Odisha on Friday to celebrate Ram Navami, with major religious centres witnessing large gatherings under heightened security arrangements. At the Jagannath temple in Puri, one of the State’s…
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Bhubaneswar: In a moment of immense pride for the state, Odisha on Friday etched its name on the global map by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Pakhala, a beloved traditional dish. The feat was achieved on the…
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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi described Odisha’s iconic summer staple a powerful symbol of simplicity, sustainability, and Odia heritage during the state-level Pakhala Parba celebration at Panthanivas in Bhubaneswar on Friday. …
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Bhubaneswar: Odia litterateur Girijakumar Baliarsingh poetry collection ‘Padapurana’ has been selected for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025, one of India’s most prestigious literary honors. Among ten Odia books recommended for the award this…
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Bhubaneswar: Sahitya Akademi, India’s premier literary institution, announced its prestigious annual awards for 2025 on Monday, honouring outstanding contributions across 24 Indian languages. Among the recipients is Girijakumar…
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Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Friday inaugurated a solo exhibition of works by renowned artist Jagannath Panda and curated by Sibdas Sengupta at Lalit Kala Akademi here. The exhibition will…
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Puri: Exploring Puri’s past and places of tourism, culture and the historical narratives, more than 20 participants of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday visited the Chakratirtha Road, popularly known as CT Road as during the Sixties and…
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Jagatsinghpur: The Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) on Sunday celebrated its first anniversary by felicitating people who are ‘living heritages’ from among the masses and are contributing towards the popularization and awareness on the…
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Bhubaneswar: The historic Khandagiri Kumbh Mela commenced in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Magha Saptami. Naga sadhus and saints from across Odisha and other parts of the country have begun arriving at…
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Dhenkanal: Heritage lovers under the aegis of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) on Sunday explored the lesser known living Buddhist village - Sarakpatna – in Bhapur block of Dhenkanal district. Situated along the Sapua river, the village is…
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