Culture
Explore Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, traditions, festivals, and artistic expressions. From historical landmarks to contemporary art, this section brings you insightful stories celebrating the essence of Odisha’s vibrant culture.
Odisha Pays Tribute to Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das on State-Level Jayanti
Odisha paid a heartfelt tribute to Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, the iconic freedom fighter, poet, and social reformer, on his state-level birth anniversary, celebrated at Jayadev Bhawan here today. Organized...
Odisha Culture Department Unveils Major Initiatives to Boost Heritage and Literature
The Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, led by Culture Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj, held a high-level review meeting to chart new directions for Odisha’s cultural landscape. The department announced...
Naveen Patnaik Visits Heart Beats Wildlife Charity Expo in Delhi
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, visited the Heart Beats Wildlife Charity Exhibition today at Bikaner House, New Delhi. The event,...
Odisha CM Okays Rs 14 Cr to Erect New Statues of 75 Legendary Icons by 2026
In a landmark initiative to celebrate Odisha's rich cultural and historical legacy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture to construct and...
Dhableswar Temple to Celebrate Bada Osa on November 3
The revered Dhableswar Temple is set to host a series of spiritual and cultural events as part of the annual Kartika festivities, culminating in the grand celebration of Bada Osa...
Sudarsan Pattnaik Crafts Sand Art with 750 Lotus Flowers to Celebrate PM Modi’s 75th Birthday
Renowned sand artist Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik marked the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a breathtaking sand sculpture at Puri Beach, featuring 750 intricately crafted lotus flowers....
Khaki Mauja: Odisha CM Majhi Unveils His Advisor Prakash Mishra’s Joyful Memoir
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today unveiled “Khaki Mauja,” a book authored by his advisor, Prakash Mishra, at Lok Seva Bhawan. The Chief Minister lauded the book, describing it...
Pitru Paksha Rituals Observed Across Odisha with Devotion
The holy fortnight of Pitru Paksha began on Monday across Odisha, with families performing Shraddha rituals to honour their ancestors. The observance will continue for the next 15 days until...
Deputy CM Unveils Book on Odisha’s Bell Metal Heritage
MGM Foundation and Bhubaneswar Experimental Art and Design Studio (BEADS) today unveiled "Kansa: Forging Traditions, Shaping Futures," a landmark publication documenting Odisha's rich bell metal craft heritage. Deputy Chief Minister...
Lunar Eclipse Coincides with Bhadrapada Purnima After 19 Years
Odisha is set to witness a rare total lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 7, coinciding with Bhadrapada Purnima. The eclipse will be visible across major cities including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri,...
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