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Bhubaneswar: A dispute among sevayats at Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar has once again halted rituals of Lord Lingaraj, even on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Wednesday. The past disputes between the Badu and Suar Nijogs has…
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Bhubaneswar: People across Odisha on Wednesday took holy dips in different water bodies on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival, marks the movement of the Sun northwards, towards the Tropic of Cancer. It…
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Bhubaneswar: Noted litterateur and linguist Nrusingha Charan Sarangi will be conferred with the Byasakabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman-2021. The Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture announced the honour through an official…
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Jagatsinghpur: The 12th edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) on Sunday unfolded combining the curiosity of local history enthusiasts with the quiet dignity of an old sacred site. This time, the walk led by JHW convener…
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New Delhi: The World Odisha Society (WOS) is all set to celebrate its Fifth Foundation Day on 14th January at New Delhi. A mammoth festival entitled ‘Utkala Utsaba’ will be organised in a hybrid mode to commemorate the grand occasion,…
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Bhubaneswar: The city is gearing up for the historic Khandagiri Magh Mela, which will take place from January 23 to February 1 near the ancient Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Odisha…
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Rourkela: The Sanatan Jagaran Manch on Friday organised a ceremonial send-off for a massive golden bow, crafted as a sacred offering to Lord Ram, marking the beginning of its journey to Ayodhya. The golden bow measures eight feet in…
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Keonjhar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a major relief for Odisha’s traditional artists by increasing their monthly allowance to Rs 3,000. The decision brings joy to thousands of folk performers across the state and…
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Bhubaneswar: Shakuntala Art Gallery and Sanskar Bharati, Utkal East Region, Visual Arts Department, organized a two-day painting exhibition and discussion session at Shakuntala Art Gallery near Uttara Square on the city outskirts. …
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Bhubaneswar: The third evening of the International Odissi Dance Festival witnessed a deeply evocative and spiritually charged performance by eminent Odissi dancer Guru Sangeeta Dash, who brought alive the childhood of Lord Shri Krishna…
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