Culture

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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Alaap Cultural Trust, founded by Guru Shrinimakant Rautaray, hosted Alaap 2025 at Bhubaneswar’s Rabindra Mandap to celebrate the depth and heritage of Odissi music. The event brought…
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The 19th Guru Debaprasad Samman Utsav 2025 opened at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar, celebrating India–Japan–Malaysia friendship with captivating Odissi and Kuchipudi performances.…
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Festival of Divine Power and Devotion Navaratri, meaning “nine nights,” is one of the most significant and sacred festivals in Hinduism. Dedicated to Goddess Durga and the worship of…
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Mysore of the East: A Legacy of Grandeur The historic Dussehra celebrations in Jeypore, one of southern Odisha’s grandest festivals, have commenced with splendour, blending…
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