A tour to Odisha is never finished without looking at the art and crafts of state. With great pride, these art forms structure an indispensable culture of the state. The workmanship and art that is prevalent in Odisha dates back to hundreds of years. These art works are displayed in […]
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A visit to Puri, a coastal town in Odisha, is incomplete without relishing the mouth-watering ‘Mahaprasada of Lord Jagannath’. The vast kitchen of Puri Jagannath temple offers an array of sweet dishes, appetisers and main course as offering to Lord Jagannath and his siblings out of which “Khaja” is a […]
Nothing encapsulates a wandering soul more than the sand craft of Puri. The appearance of sand arts on the Puri beach dates back to the 14th century, but as time progressed the artwork got better and finer. As foreign travellers routinely made travels to Odisha, this great work of art […]
Odisha is a land of diverse culture and rich tradition, with a great variety of languages, cuisine, music, and dance. This state is a haven for several different forms of dance that all individually speak volumes of its traditions and ancient history. They not only reflect the ancient times, but […]
Literature is ever lasting and the creators of it are ever living. Time flows but the colours of a true artist never fades away. Meanwhile life is a course of tales we experience every moment. Everyone of us has a keen of reading stories. Lovers of literature are many but […]
Indian tribal artworks are accessible with shifted overwhelming choices, strengthening one’s desire to purchase ancestral items. A portion of the different tribal artworks made in Odisha include: antiques, paper mache, ceramics, embroidery, block printing, home décor, jewellery, metal crafts, paper crafts, pottery, puppets, stone and wood works. Dhokra and Brass […]
The Rath Yatra or Chariot Festival held in Puri is very famous and is known as the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra. It is a Hindu festival held in the months of June or July and is popular world over. It is an event that commemorates the annual visit of Lord […]
The tribal people or a tribe is a group of social humans living particularly in forests and non commutable areas. The tribal people are perceived by the population to be primitive and the term may have negative connotations. Just like we have a state, a nation or a kinship which where we live and […]
The craftsmen of Odisha, undoubtedly, have mastered the art of stone and wood carvings. Stone carving has become one of the significant handcrafts of the state. Historically, the enormous collections of stone carvings are best uncovered in the design and rock-cut models of Lingraja, Jagannath, Mukteshwara and different places of […]
The Jagannath Puri temple in Odisha celebrates Nabakalebara, a grand religious event held once in almost two decades to replace the three wooden idols of the presiding deities of the Jagannath Temple- Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. It starts in the month of Chaitra (March-April) and ends a few weeks […]
In every culture, craftsmanship has reflected intriguing history from the strict convictions, political occasions, and social traditions. Particularly in folk art we find a convincing and excellent record of hundreds of years of Indian culture. Terracotta and Odisha have a old and rich history that we will discuss here Process […]
There’s nothing more needed than one glance at the entrancing workmanship works of Odisha, to come in wording regarding why Odisha has been India’s best kept secret. From days of yore, the state has been profoundly respected for its carefully assembled works of art, furniture, apparatuses, and design. One such […]
Village Life! Seems different! Although everyone of us is attracted and fascinated by the sophisticated life style of metro cities and towns; deep inside all of us have a strong desire to live and enjoy the Village life. Cities are always full of noise, pollution, crowd while the village life […]
English Translation I adore Thee, O Mother Utkala! How loving are thy smile and voice! O Mother! Mother! Mother! Bath’d art Thou by the sacred Sea, Thy shores adorned with trees tall and green, Balmy breeze blowing by beauteous streams, O Mother! Mother! Mother! Thy body bedecked with dense woodlands, […]
Odisha is among those states in the nation that triumphantly boost numerous temples. While plenty of these abodes have reclaimed international pride, there are others that silently speak of our state’s culture and heritage. The Maa Charchika is one of such shrines. In the waterway bank of Renuka, in a […]
Odisha is renowned for its beautiful and gorgeous handloom textiles. Odisha sarees are well-known for their exquisite finish and delicate works. a number of the sarees of Odisha are carefully preserved and proudly cherished to carry forward the tradition in subsequent generations. In fact, handloom weaving in Odisha is one […]
Kalahandi has always been one of the most backward parts of the country. We have known this. Everyone knows this. The development index of this district is very low, with constant rumours of famine related deaths. But hidden behind all this tragedy is a history of defiance. Of rebellion against […]
The language of Odisha that we call Odia has a long history and a rich legacy, spreading far and wide with the boundaries of Kalinga. Any study of Odia literature is therefore going to be a daunting task filling thousands of pages. This article is not meant to be an […]
