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.
Phuluri Oil Applied, Osha Lagi Starts in Anasara House Today
Secret treatment of Lord Jagannath continues inside the Anasara house. On Anasara Shasthi today, servitors will apply Osha or medicine to the deities. This special ritual will last for the...
Security Personnel Rescue Mysterious Foreign Bird Near Puri Srimandir
Security personnel rescued a foreign bird after they spotted it wandering for a long time around the Puri Jagannath Temple premises. Temple security staff noticed the bird moving near the...
Gajapati Maharaja urges ISKCON to follow traditional Tithi for Snana Yatra and Ratha Yatra
Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb of Puri has written to ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission (GBC), expressing concern over the organisation’s untimely observance of Snana Yatra and Ratha Yatra across various cities...
Phuluri Oil Ritual Brings Sacred Healing Touch to Lord Jagannath and Singlings on Anasara Panchami
In a deeply devotional and time-honoured ritual, Daitapati sevaks today applied the sacred Phuluri Tel to the divine bodies (Sri Anga) of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord...
Odisha CM Extends Special Invitation to Padma Awardees for Puri Rath Yatra 2026
In a graceful gesture blending deep respect for achievement with Odisha’s timeless spiritual heritage, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has invited all Padma Awardees from the state to participate in...
Amarnath Yatra 2026 Begins with First Batch of Pilgrims Under Massive Security
The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra began on Friday as the first batch of pilgrims set out from Baltal and Pahalgam base camps for the holy cave shrine of Lord Shiva....
Laxmi Purana Corridor to Rise at Balaram Das’s Samadhi Peeth in Begunia
In a powerful blend of spirituality, literature and social vision, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida today inaugurated a prestigious national seminar titled “The Great Epic of...
Devotees Flock to Alarnath Temple During Anasara Period
Hundreds of devotees thronged the Alarnath Temple near Brahmagiri in Puri district today as Lord Jagannath and His siblings entered the Anasara period after Debasnana Purnima. The deities undergo a...
Odisha Governor Hails Banki Pragati Parishad as Beacon of Social Unity and Odia Cultural Pride
The elegant halls of Geet Govind Sadan came alive with pride and purpose on Monday as Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati showered glowing praise on the Banki Pragati Parishad...
Holy Trinity Adorn ‘Hati Besha’: Devotees Mesmerised!
Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra were adorned with special attires at the Jagannath Temple in Puri during the sacred Snana Jatra on Monday. Lord Jagannath and Lord Balabhadra...
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