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.
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...
Odisha Khadi Fair 2026 Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar – 75 Stalls, Cultural Vibes & More!
Khadi, the iconic fabric symbolising India's independence movement, continues to represent love for Swadeshi and economic self-reliance. This sentiment was echoed by Bhubaneswar (Ekamra) MLA Babu Singh as he inaugurated...
Massive Reader Turnout at Cuttack Sahitya Sarovar Book Fair
The book fair in Cuttack is creating a huge literary buzz. On the third evening of the Cuttack Sahitya Sarovar — organised for the first time by the Cuttack Municipal...
Bihar Foundation Day Celebrated at Odisha’s Lok Bhavan: Governor Emphasises Unity Through Cultural Respect
"Mutual respect for diverse traditions strengthens national unity, "said Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati. Addressing the Bihar State Foundation Day celebration at the new Abhishek Hall of Lok Bhavan...
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