Culture

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has decided to reschedule the Savitri Amavasya holiday from May 27 to May 26, following consultations with religious institutions, including Puri Mukti Mandap and...

The sacred Bhaunri festival was celebrated today in the holy town of Puri, with the traditional Chaka Akha Dera ritual being performed at the Ratha Khala. Following the morning Dhoopa...

After a five-year pause, the revered Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume in June 2025, marking a significant moment for pilgrims eager to undertake the sacred trek. The Ministry...

The 10th edition of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) took participants on a mesmerising journey through the revered Narendra Sarovar and its surrounding heritage landmarks. Around 20 history enthusiasts and cultural...

Odisha Tourism made a strong impression at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) 2025, drawing global tour operators, MICE planners, and travel media to its well-curated pavilion. The showcase highlighted...

The fourth edition of Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) wasn’t merely a walk yesterday, it was a reclamation of the glorious past of the region through revisiting temples, muths, idols, and...

In a moment of pride for the world of Indian classical dance, President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious Padma Shri award to Shri Durga Charan Ranbir, a distinguished Odissi dancer...

Berhampur, also known as the Silk City, is alive with the spirit of the Budhi Thakurani Yatra, a 25-day festival celebrating the cultural heritage of the region. Commencing on April...

On World Heritage Day, Sanskriti ka Panchva Adhyay, a book compiling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speeches on Indian culture, was launched at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts...

A proud moment for India unfolded today as UNESCO officially included the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra in its prestigious Memory of the World Register. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed this...