Culture

Cuttack: The Dhabaleswar shrine in Athagarh, Cuttack, witnessed a massive influx of devotees today, marking the last Monday of the holy Kartik month. Thousands of devotees gathered to offer prayers and perform the sacred ritual of…
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has planned year-long programmes to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of eminent politician and former chief minister Dr Harekrushna Mahtab. The decision was taken at a meeting of a committee of Odia…
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Ayodhya: The historic city of Ayodhya is set to illuminate the night sky with a dazzling display of 28 lakh diyas (earthen lamps) as part of the grand Deepotsav celebrations. This monumental event aims to set a new Guinness World Record…
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Dhenkanal: Nearly 50 heritage enthusiasts including students from Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and Dhenkanal Autonomous College thronged the Gajalaxmi Puja pandals on Sunday and explored the rich traditions behind the…
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Bargarh: Dhanu Yatra, considered to be the world’s largest open-air theatre, will begin from January 3 next year. During the preparatory meeting chaired by Bargarh Collector Aditya Goyal a decision was taken on the schedule for the Yatra.…
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Puri: Some habisyali women who have come to observe the month-long habisha ritual (Kartika Brata) expressed their dissatisfaction over the poor arrangements at Brundavati Niwas on Thursday. The unrest began when unregistered habisyali…
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Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has decided to impose restrictions on entering and exiting the Srimandir from October 18 expecting heavy rush of devotees during the holy month of Kartik. Entry into the…
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Bhubaneswar: Odias celebrate 13 festivals in 12 months (baramasa re tera parba). Kumar Purnima is one of the 13 festivals that is celebrated all over Odisha with great pomp and show. Sharad Purnima, also known as Kumar Purnima, is…
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Bhubaneswar: NTPC Kaniha hosted a grand Dussehra celebration on October 13 at its township ground, bringing together thousands of people. The event was a visual treat, adorned with dazzling fireworks display. Speaking on the occasion,…
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Bhubaneswar: The essence of the Jagannath culture lies in a beautiful collage of philosophies under the Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shakta Upasana, Buddhism, Tantricism and Sikhism. Its beautiful reflection is seen in Goshani Jatra which is…
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