The Lord of the Universe, Lord Jagannath is the living deity of Hindus and by worshipping Him all the sins are said to be swept away. Puri Temple or Shri Mandira, is the living place of Shri Jagannath. Every day, there are a number of rituals, prayers and cuisines offered […]
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The nineteenth century brought with itself a new surge of agitation in the state of Odisha when the Odia language was overpowered and neglected. At that time, the territory of Odisha extended from the long stretches of Ganga to Godavari but as ages passed, it succumbed to disintegration. The downfall […]
The world of Odia literature has always fascinated its readers. Be it mythological, fictional, novels or short stories and poems, the gems of Odisha have thrived their dedication completely into the literature. Talking about Odisha after independence, a few have emerged as the jewels of Odia literature and have taken […]
The ancient Sabara Srikhetra Jagannath Temple of Koraput district is among one of the most treasured Jagannath temples across the state of Odisha. The temple is not only a centre for offering to the trinity but also an acclaimed place for divine consciousness of Lord Jagannath. The temple has been […]
Ekamra Haat, a mini Odisha in itself, is the initiative driven by the Odisha state government to help advance Odia handicrafts, in addition to other craftworks from the whole way across India. Likewise, modern architectures of Ekamra Hata have set up in the towns of Puri and Konark. The major […]
Berhampur traditional toy fair is as old as our civilization, but its use has become rare and limited to certain few places in the country these days. The old Lord Jagannath temple located in Khaspa Street in Berhampur, however, is still clinging to the traditional practise and has made toy […]
The state-of-the-art Kali Bhoomi museum that spans across 12.68 acres in Pokhariput area of the capital city of Odisha is one among the unparalleled crafts hub in the eastern India. It was set up to fulfil the need for a one stop shop for authentic handicrafts and handlooms of Odisha. […]
Indian mythology can be considered incomplete, without acknowledging the existence of Lord Krishna. It is a name deeply revered by the Hindus. Dhanu Yatra or Dhanu Jatra is all about understanding the divine being who stepped on this Planet a few thousand years ago. This festival celebrates and portrays […]
The folk dance signifies the dance of the common people of the villages. Since pre-historic times, dance forms owe their origin to the traditional folk culture. Folk dances, essentially are the fragrance of the soul of the village life and are vibrant with rural sentiments of the people. Even though […]
Odisha has always managed to captivate with different types of dance forms and folk music that were established ages ago in ancestral lineage. The Kalahandi district of Odisha that literally translates to a ‘pot of arts’ is the home ground of Ghumura dance form. Ghumura folk dance is a fine […]
The Odisha state, originally part of the Kalinga empire, has a line of bastions depicting the wonderful architecture of Kalinga, including many that lie in the Golden Triangle-that is, the three neighbouring cities of the state of Odisha- Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Konark. Kalingan architecture imbues stones with life. This format […]
The festival fervor of Odisha grips its people in the tie of love, fondness and brotherhood. “13 Festivals in 12 Months”, a local proverb in Odia proves how much important are festivals to Odisha. These festivals not only impact the way of living life but brings fortune and good luck […]
The culture of Odisha has a heterogenous combination of both classical and folk form. Odisha occupies a unique place among the states of India due the assimilation of various types of racial and cultural elements. Known as “Utkal” (the land of excellence in art) that have been maintained from ancient […]
Revolving around religious themes like Shaivism, Shaktism and Vaishnavism, Chhau dance ranges from commemorating martial arts, athletics and acrobatics in convivial themes of folklore to an assembled dance form. As the roots of Chhau dance are deeply embedded in religious festivals, notably they are performed during the spring festival Chaitra Parva. Chhau […]
The art and tradition of the eastern coastal state Odisha is sophisticated and auspicious. The rich culture of Odisha is the blessing of the Lord of the universe, Lord Jagannath. One of such cultural practices of Odisha is Odissi dance. Also known as Orissi in older literature, Odissi is a […]
Odisha has many renowned dance forms, like Odissi, Gotipua, Chhau, Ghumura and many more. Of them, Gotipua dance is one of the most peculiar dance forms still practised today. The worldwide acknowledged dance form of Gotipua originated in the cultural hub of Odisha, Puri. History says that the dance form […]
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 […]
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 […]
