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.
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,...
Odisha’s Gotipua Dance Gets a Boost: Minister Promises Financial Aid and Modern Gurukuls
Odisha’s vibrant cultural heritage took centre stage as the state-level Gotipua Dance Festival concluded today at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre. The event, a celebration of the traditional...
Gotipua Dance Festival: Dashavatar, Mangalacharan, and Panchadeva Stuti Enthrall Audiences
The Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre is hosting the State-Level Gotipua Dance Festival from August 30 to September 1, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, showcasing the vibrant cultural heritage of Odisha....
Gotipua Dance Festival Kicks Off with Vibrant Performances in Bhubaneswar
The vibrant State-Level Gotipua Dance Festival began today at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, showcasing the timeless beauty of Odisha’s traditional Gotipua dance. Organised with the...
Sacred Wheels of Rath Yatra to Be Installed in Parliament Complex
The sacred wheels of the three chariots used during the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra will soon be housed in the Parliament complex in...
State-Level Gotipua Dance Festival to Begin in Bhubaneswar on August 30
The Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre, in collaboration with the Odisha Sangeet Natak Academy and Lokakala Sangha, under the aegis of the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, will...
Nuakhai 2025: Nabanna Offered to Maa Samalei in Sacred Ritual at Samaleswari Temple
On the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai, the sacred offering of Nabanna (newly harvested rice) was made to Maa Samalei at the revered Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur district. The ritual, performed...
Sudarsan Pattnaik’s Sand Art Celebrates Nuakhai Festival at Puri Beach
Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has sculpted a 5-foot sand masterpiece of Maa Samaleswari at Puri Beach to mark the Nuakhai festival. The sculpture features a farmer couple offering newly...
Sudarsan Pattnaik’s Lemon Ganesh Sculpture at Puri Beach Celebrates Atmanirbhar Bharat
Puri Beach witnessed a vibrant fusion of tradition and innovation this Ganesh Chaturthi, as Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik unveiled a stunning sand sculpture of Lord Ganesh adorned with 1,500...
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Date, Puja Timings, Moon Sighting Rules, Rituals & Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, will be observed across India with devotion and grandeur on August 27, 2025. The festival, which marks the birth of Lord...
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