Culture

Puri: Thousands of devotees thronged Odisha’s pilgrim town of Puri on Thursday to witness Nabajouban Darshan of the sibling deities at Shree Jagannath temple. Huge rush of devotees was witnessed at the 12th century shrine since morning…
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Bhubaneswar: The 11th edition of Odisha Manaska monthly circle organized by All Things Odisha witnessed a lively discussion on monsoon, its beauty, bounties and curses in shaping Odisha’s identity. The monthly discussion forum highlighted…
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New Delhi: Two Odia authors have been chosen for Bal Sahitya Puraskar and Yuva Puraskar for 2025 by Kendra Sahitya Akademi. Subrat Senapati has been selected for Yuva Puraskar for his short story collection, ‘Kadambana’, while…
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Bhubaneswar: Raja Parba, a three-day festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur, kicked off in Odisha on Saturday. The festival, dedicated to honouring Mother Earth and celebrating womanhood, will conclude on June 16.Odisha…
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Bhubaneswar: Sudasa Brata is unique to the state of Odisha and observed by married women. All the rituals are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. This festival is celebrated on the day, when Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon), Thursday and…
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Puri: Odia short story collection ‘Unmilana’, co-authored by Prasanta Mishra (Pundarika) and Kumar Aurojyoti (Ambarisa), and published by Astitva Prakashan, was formally released to readers during an event in holy town of Puri last…
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Tirtol: The fourth edition of Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) wasn’t merely a walk yesterday, it was a reclamation of the glorious past of the region through revisiting temples, muths, idols, and stories long overshadowed. The JHW has…
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Cuttack: Members of Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW) on Sunday celebrated its 7th annual day at the conference hall of Odisha Cricket Association under the leadership of convener of CHW Dipak Samantarai. To mark the occasion, traditional…
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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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