Heritage

Mayurbhanj: The scenic beauty of Mayurbhanj always impresses tourists. Away from urbanization and the city crowd, several places here become a major attraction for culture lovers. Devkund is one of the important places in the district…

Puri: Rath Yatra, the annual sojourn of Lord Jagannath holds the most adorable significance in Odia culture and also became a common sight in most major cities of the world. The nine-day-long festival starts from the Snana Purnima--the…

New Delhi: Nutmeg is valued for its sweet aroma, this spice is actually the seed of an evergreen tree that is a native of Indonesia, known as myristica fragrans. A lot of Indian cuisines use nutmeg for its aromatic value and unique flavour.…

Partners with Sudarshan Pattnaik to create a Sand Art Installation#OdishaKeLiye capturing the symbols of pride of Odisha

New Delhi: Dragon fruit grows on a climbing cactus called Hylocereus. It is also known as pitahaya or strawberry pear, is a tropical fruit known for its vibrant red skin and sweet, seed-speckled pulp. Its unique look and acclaimed superfood…

Cuttack: While the auspicious "Panchuka" is being observed in Odia households, Lord Shiva is all set to don Kiratarjuna Besha at Dhabaleswara shrine after long 25 years on the occasion of 'Bada Osha' today. Meanwhile, devotees are barred…

Cuttack: One very important festival of Odisha is the Bada Osha of the Dhabaleshwar Temple. ‘Bada’ in Odiya means ‘major’ or big, and ‘Osha’ means fasting. Dhabaleswar, Temple of Lord Mahadeva in the state of Odisha (Orissa) is an…

Bhubaneswar: Panchuka Purnima is a sacred festival of Odisha and is celebrated in the month of Kartik. It is a practice among Odias to give up non-vegetarian food such as fish, meat and egg during the entire month of Kartik. However, those…

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