Culture

Deba Snana Purnima, to be observed on 29 June 2026, is one of the most revered festivals of the Jagannath tradition, marking the ceremonial bathing of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra,…
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The Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi celebrated World Music Day in Bhubaneswar with a special cultural programme featuring Odissi, Hindustani and folk music performances. Eminent artists…
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The ‘Thaal Utha’ ritual was performed across Sambalpur on Akshaya Tritiya, marking the beginning of the famous Sital Sasthi festival. Devotees and yatra committees gathered at various…
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Chariot construction for the annual Rath Yatra in Puri began on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya with traditional rituals and yajna. Servitors and artisans initiated the work…
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The Char Dham Yatra 2026 begins in Uttarakhand with the opening of Gangotri Temple and Yamunotri Temple on Akshaya Tritiya. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended greetings to…
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Puri is preparing for the grand Chandana Yatra, which will be held on April 20 along with Akshaya Tritiya. The administration has deployed five platoons of police and a strong security…
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Ram Navami 2026 is being celebrated with devotion and spiritual fervour across the world, marking the birth of Lord Rama and reaffirming the timeless values of Dharma, integrity, and…
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A delegation of Odisha MPs led by Dharmendra Pradhan met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking regularisation of long-disputed railway land in Kharagpur for the Railway Employee…
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Odisha Parab 2026 was inaugurated in Ahmedabad, showcasing the state’s rich culture, heritage, handicrafts, cuisine, and tourism potential. The three-day event aims to strengthen…
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On International Women’s Day, Bhubaneswar hosted the 13th Odisha Nari Asmita Samman 2026, honoring Padma Shri Shyamanani Devi and other exceptional women for their achievements in…
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