When he touches stone, stone speaks out. He carves unbelievable and unimaginable sculptures from the heart of the stone. Out of a few sculpture artists of Odisha, who have represented themselves as eminent artists, Raghunath Mohapatra is a name to be uttered in the list of successful personalities. It is […]
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British entered into Odisha (then Orissa) in 1803 and ruled for more than 100 years. At that time, Odisha was not a separate state but was under the control of British Provinces which included mostly Bengal Presidency, part of Bihar and Madras Presidency. It was almost impossible to address proper […]
The cause of you, I, he or she, everyone today is the womb of a woman who gave us birth. Everyone that has an existence on the earth roots from a mother. There is no word sweeter than Maa (mother). There is no place safer than a mother’s lap. Women, […]
Jhoti or Chita is the traditional Odia artform utilized on the floor and walls of homes in rural Odisha. The fingers are utilized as brushes in this fine art. Multifaceted and wonderful floral designs, the lotus, elephants, images utilized in patta chitra discover place in this type of free hand […]
Settled between a region of thickly forested slopes, profound canyons and mesmerising streams, dwell the Dongria Kondh clan. They get their name from Dongar, signifying ‘hill’ and the name for themselves is Jharnia: defender of streams. The main livelihood of the tribe is to cultivate the slopes of the fertile […]
As per Hindu sacred mythology, individuals in the forests of Vrindavan followed an act of offering luxurious cuisines to Lord Indra – the God of rain and storm – to ensure he is sufficiently satisfied to favour them with convenient rainfall and great reap. Little Krishna discovered the worthless ritual […]
Baladev Jew Temple (Tulasi Khetra), is situated in Ichhapur, Kendrapara, Odisha. This temple is called Tulasi Kshetra (Tulasi Abode), and is one of the popular locations for pilgrims after Sri Jagannath Dham, Puri. The Lord here is Sri Sri Baladevjew, Sri Sri Jagannath’s elder brother. Sri Baladevjew, Sri Jagannath and […]
Indian literature, moreover, Odia literature consists of a few female lead writers who established themselves. Pratibha Ray is one such a name. On the base of soulful literature, she is the creator of ever living literature. Her writings comprises of various genres showcasing the human nature, conflict and well versed […]
Joranda lies about 24 kilometers from Dhenkanal, Odisha. Joranda is popularly known as the religious base of ‘Mahima Dharma’. Mahima Gadi or Mahima Cult shows a strong social message. The latter part of the 18th Century & the early part of Nineteenth Century Hinduism witnessed a movement of sorts to […]
Baliyatra festivals in Odisha signifies the confluence of all religious festivities , & is organised during the Kartika month. The name Bali Jatra means ‘A Voyage to Bali’. Odisha was one of the most important ports in ancient India and sailors used to travel from here to wealthy countries […]
Odisha is a state of unending festivals. Season by season festivals come and go . The fervor and purity that grips folks all together lies in these celebrations. Vinayaka Ganesh, the most beloved deity comes on the auspicious day of Suklapaksha Chaturthi. With prosperity and wisdom He lands on earth. […]
Ramachandra Mangaraj, Champa, Bhagia and Saria are such characters who can never be erased from the mind of a Odia novel reader. A criticized narration by Fakir Mohan about the cruel and torturing nature of the feudal land lords during the colonial period, Chha Maana Atha Guntha (Six Acres and […]
Saura art is a tribal artform that has its origins in the religious practices of the Saura tribe of Odisha. Traditional saura art is painted painly on mud walls using natural colours and consists of stick figures similar but distinct from Worli art of Maharashtra. Who are Sauras? The Sauras […]
Jay Jagannath! Ever since the creation of music in the world, it is obvious that it sings the name of the creator. As a child born on the earth first utters the word Maa, his creator, similarly the devotees often utter the name of their Gods with the help of […]
Horn bone art in Odisha is known for its extraordinary features. The craftsmen of Paralakhemundi situated in Odisha’s Gajapati district, make diverse things out of horn bone which are viewed as tokens of rich legacy of Odisha. The art crafts are an amalgamation of work of art and imagination. Origin […]
It is well known that fashion is a multibillion dollar industry. Now, Odisha is slowly developing into a fashion hub with many fashion events being organised here. In fact, several fashion designers from Odisha have showcased their designs at the national and international levels. Importantly, they are promoting talent in […]
Papier Mache, a work of art which is well known in Odisha, features the ability of Odia artisans to make beauty from waste. Papier Mache translates to bit paper or pulped paper. It is a composite material comprising bits of paper or mash bound with a glue, paste and starch. […]
Ikat weaving is a sort of weaving that is notable everywhere throughout the world. It is broadly known for its perplexing weaving process. This style of weaving utilizes an oppose coloring process as like splash-color. It is a detailed coloring process in which yarn is colored arbitrarily in common crisscross […]
Where Buddhism is talked about, Odisha’s name is certainly one of the leads. Having embraced the rich Buddhist heritage from the 6th century BC, Odisha has its share of the many Buddhist sites scattered across the length & breath. Moreover, there are some which not only have the largest concentration […]
Coir is an absolutely regular and eco-friendly fiber expelled from the nuts of coconut palms. This common marvel is accessible in abundance. A characteristic item, coir being decomposable, climate confirmation makes it a top notch item from an inexhaustible source. The coconut palm has been lauded as ‘Kalpvriksha’ in the […]
