Culture

As Holi 2026 approaches, a rare celestial event is set to enhance the festivities. The year’s longest penumbral lunar eclipse, lasting over three hours, will coincide with Holika Dahan…
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A coordination meeting chaired by Khordha District Collector Amrit Ruturaj was held to finalize preparations for the Maha Shivaratri festival at Lingaraj Temple. Officials discussed…
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Eminent scholar Dr Nrusingha Charan Sarangi was honoured with the Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman–2021 by the Odisha Government for his outstanding contributions to Odia…
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The International Odissi Dance Festival commenced at Rabindra Mandap with captivating performances and cultural splendour, bringing together over 350 dancers from India and abroad to…
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The two-day National Puppet Theatre Festival at Bhanja Kala Mandap brings together 13 troupes from Odisha and across India to revive Kandhei Nat and promote traditional puppetry among…
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The sacred Pahili Bhoga ritual was observed at the Shri Shri Siddha Baladevjew Temple on the occasion of Dhanur Sankranti, marking the beginning of month-long religious observances in…
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Sharanya Ghosh made a captivating Odissi debut with her Manchapravesh at Sangeet Mahabharati, blending devotion, discipline, and a rich family legacy.
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The Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi honoured 134 artists for 2023–2025, including six recipients of the prestigious Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Samman. Awards worth over Rs 2.5 crore were…
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Odisha Parba 2025 concluded in Bengaluru, celebrating the state’s rich culture, traditional arts, cuisine, and tourism. The three-day festival brought together artisans, entrepreneurs,…
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The historic Bali Yatra in Cuttack concluded with unprecedented footfall and over ₹400 crore in business, marking one of the most successful editions of the maritime trade festival…
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