Culture

Bhubaneswar: In order to facilitate people’s participation in inauguration of heritage corridor at Jagannath temple in Odisha’s Puri town on January 17, the state government has announced public holiday on the day. A release from the…
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Cuttack: With the people set to celebrate Makar Sankranti by flying kites in Odisha’s Cuttack on Monday, police have warned them against using the Chinese ‘Manja” (glass-coated synthetic threads) and plastic threads for the purpose. …
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New Delhi: Ending days of speculation, Congress said on Wednesday that its leaders will skip the upcoming Ram Temple consecration event. According to a party communique, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former chief Sonia Gandhi…
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Bhubaneswar: After Puri Srimandir, Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar has come out with a set of new rules and restrictions for visitors and others from the new year day. The restrictions came into force from the first day of 2024 on Monday. …
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Ayodhya: The lucky out of three idols of Lord Ram Lalla crafted by separate sculptors will be voted to be installed at the grand Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya will take place today. The decision will mark a crucial step in the…
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New Delhi: Many special offerings from across India are on their way weeks before the inauguration of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. These include – a 108-foot incense stick, a gold bow and arrow and a 2,100kg bell made of eight metals. …
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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved the proposal for creation of a dedicated Special Security Battalion for security to Jagannath temple in Puri and devotee facilitation. The chief minister approved the proposal…
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Bhubaneswar: Decked up churches, lighted altars, Xmas trees decorated with gifts, devotees flocking to observe midnight mass, and festive cheer ushered in Christmas in different parts of Odisha. As midnight carols and holy masses in…
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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday called upon the tribal students to acquire knowledge about their culture, traditions and values to make a significant contribution to the society and the nation. Speaking at a…
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New Delhi: The Indian Railways is planning to run over 1,000 special trains from different parts of the country for devotees as Ayodhya braces for a grand inauguration of the newly-built Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on January 22. These…
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