Culture

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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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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