Culture

The Tri Ratri fast is observed during the final three days of Sharadiya Navratri—Saptami, Ashtami and Navami. It offers devotees unable to observe a full nine-day fast an opportunity to…
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Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Khandagiri–Udayagiri Light & Sound Show in Bhubaneswar, offering visitors an immersive experience of the ancient caves…
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The 32nd Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival 2026 concluded in Bhubaneswar with honours for eminent artistes and a captivating presentation of Maati by the Srjan Ensemble,…
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Public darshan at Puri Jagannath Temple will remain closed from 2:30 PM to 7 PM on Wednesday for the traditional Rahurekha Lagi ritual. The sacred golden Rahurekha will be placed on the…
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The 32nd Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival will be held from September 5 to 9 at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar. The five-day event will mark the legendary guru’s birth centenary…
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Cuttack’s historic Bali Jatra will be held from November 24 to December 1 this year. The district administration has proposed using both the upper and lower grounds, with preparations…
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Veteran Odia singer and playback artist Pranab Kishore Pattnaik passed away at 88 at his Bhubaneswar residence. With a career spanning decades, he sang in over 50 films and received…
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The Odisha Government has approved training in 15 additional traditional handicrafts under SIDAC to preserve the state's rich craft heritage and create more skilled artisans. The…
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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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