Vibrant Gajalaxmi Puja celebrations kick off in Odisha's Dhenkanal & Kendrapara. Featuring ‘chandi medha’ displays & cultural events, it attracts many devotees.

The two-day cultural festival, Bhanja Mati Ra Mahak, held on 17-18 January, celebrated the legacy of the 17th-century Odia poet and composer of classical Odishi music, Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja.

At a time when Odia ‘ashmita’ or pride is the talk of the town, heritage enthusiasts and members of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) under its 17th edition, visited Nuagaan which includes Biswanathpur, felt ...

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January 13 rarely arrives with much noise, yet it carries a surprising weight of history. Across different years, this date has marked moments of discovery, courage, conflict, and reflection. From the ...

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