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.
70,000-Year-Old Stone Tools Found in Deogarh
Deogarh district witnessed a remarkable discovery when workers unearthed prehistoric stone tools during road construction near Riamal. Experts confirmed that the artefacts date back nearly 70,000 years, belonging to the...
Good Friday 2026: Reflection on Sacrifice and Hope
Good Friday in 2026 falls on April 3, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. The day stands as one of the most solemn observances in the Christian calendar,...
From Villages to Capital: Odias Unite in Traditional Handloom Attire
In a vibrant display of cultural pride, residents of Odisha donned traditional handloom attire to observe the 'Ama Poshak Ama Parichaya' (Our Dress Our Identity) Day on the second day...
Raja Ravi Varma’s ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ Sells for Rs 167.2 Cr, Breaks Indian Art Auction Record
Raja Ravi Varma’s iconic oil painting Yashoda and Krishna created history at Saffronart’s Spring Live Auction in Mumbai, selling for Rs 167.2 crore. The record-breaking sale surpassed MF Husain’s Untitled...
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Celebrated with Devotion Across India
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is being celebrated today, April 2, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. Devotees across India are offering prayers, chanting Hanuman Chalisa, and performing Sundar Kand to...
Odisha to Observe Odia Pakhya 2026 with Special Campaigns from April 1 to 14 | Full Schedule
The Odisha government will observe “Odia Pakhya-2026” — a 14-day celebration dedicated to promoting Odia language, literature, culture, and heritage — from April 1 (Odisha Day/Utkal Divas) to April 14...
Odia Pakhya 2026: Odisha Govt Announces 14-Day Statewide Celebration of Odia Culture
The Odisha government has announced the second edition of “Odia Pakhya 2026”, a vibrant 14-day cultural festival that will be observed across every district and in the state capital from...
Lord Lingaraj’s Bahuda Yatra Concludes with Farewell to Rameswar
Lord Lingaraj’s Rukuna Ratha Yatra reached its concluding chapter today as the deities Chandrasekhar, Dola Govind, and Devi Durga prepared to return to the Lingaraj Temple from Rameswar Temple. The...
Odisha Khadi Fair Concludes in Bhubaneswar
The 7-day “Odisha Khadi Fair – 2026” concluded in Bhubaneswar with a strong call to promote khadi and village industries as pillars of rural employment and economic growth. Addressing the...
Divine Surya Tilak Ritual Adds Grandeur to Ram Navami in Ayodhya
Ayodhya marked Ram Navami 2026 with devotion as the Surya Tilak ritual illuminated the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Temple. Surya Tilak Highlights Celebration The Surya Tilak ceremony at...
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