Culture

Puri: Members of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday experienced a culturally enriching journey as they explored Kumharapada village, known for its traditional pottery used in preparing the sacred offerings of Mahaprabhu Shri…
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by Sadhana Patri Maha Bishuba Sankranti (Pana Sankranti) is the traditional New Year festival of the Odia people in Odisha. It falls on the first day of the solar month of Mesa in the Odia calendar, corresponding to the lunar month of…
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Jagatsinghpur: Participating in the 14th edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) on Sunday, around 25 heritage enthusiasts from across the State explored three historically significant sites on the outskirts of the town including…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Monday announced a grand 14-day cultural extravaganza, Odia Pakhya, to be celebrated across the State from April 1 to 14. Odia Language, Literature & Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj made the…
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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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