Culture

Bhubaneswar: Marking a grand finale to Dussehra festivities, Bhubaneswar is all set to witness the burning large-scale effigies of Ravana accompanied by fireworks on Sunday night. Sources said the Commissionerate Police has allowed 10…
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Cuttack: In a bid to make the heritage enthusiasts of the Twin Cities conversant with the rich traditions of ‘Chandi Medhas’ of the Millennium City, members of Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW) on Thursday organised a heritage trail to…
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by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Before a decade ago, it was very common to hear about Indian tourism needing a brand ambassador to position itself at par and above other nations in tourism. Much like how other countries were spending…
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Bhubaneswar: Heritage enthusiasts from various parts of Odisha on Sunday participated in an interactive edition of ‘Aithihyara Ante’ (Beyond Heritage) with a theme ‘Maa Bhasa, Maati Bhasa” (Language of the Mother and Motherland) focussing…
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Dhenkanal: Braving heavy rains, more than 30 heritage and culture enthusiasts on Sunday visited two famous villages of Nuagaon and Sadeibareni for dhokra crafts on the outskirts of Dhenkanal town and interacted with the artisans. The…
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Puri: The second edition of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday explored the sculptural importance of ancient shrines like Yajnya Nrusingha and Siddha Mahavir temples along with Indradyumna Sarovar in the pilgrim town. More than 30…
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Sambalpur: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan celebrated Nuakhai at Maa Samaleswari Temple in Odisha’s Sambalpur on Sunday. Prior to partaking the sacred ‘Nabanna’ (season’s first crop) at…
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Bhubaneswar: Western Odisha is in a celebratory mode. It’s Nuakhai time and people are home to add fervour to the festivities. 'Nabanna (season’s first crop) Lagi' ritual was offered to Maa Samaleswari ‘between 9.12 am and 9.27. Following…
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Bhubaneswar: The annual celebration of Ganesh Puja is on full swing in across Odisha, with its grandeur and enthusiasm. The elephant-headed god, who is believed to destroy obstacles and bring prosperity and fortune, is worshipped by…
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Bhubaneswar: Celebrating 158 years of its journey, Odia journalism appears to have traversed a long and arduous path playing a significant role in the socio-political and economic spheres in the state over the years. Launched on this…
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