The Padmasambhava Mahavihara monastery, located at Chandragiri in Gajapati district, is an architectural marvel. Its design was conceptualised by an Oriya engineer from Berhampur in Ganjam district, Prabir Kumar Dash. For the 44-year-old, it was the biggest challenge of his…
The name “Taptapani” also suggests that. “Tapta” means hot and “pani” means water. The hot water from the natural spring of Taptapani are attributed with medicinal properties and can be bathed in at the pond created next to the hot…
With the garden open to common people, the governor’s official residence is drawing hundreds of picnickers daily. The flower garden will be open till January 20, and visitors can sit and relax in the huge lawns and derive pleasure in…
The state government will organize Chilika Mahotsav at Satapada from January 11 with an aim to promote Chilika as a major tourist destination and highlight its unique flora and fauna. The three-day festival will include various activities, including water…
Sand sculpture to condemn the terrorist attack on a media office in Paris with a message “Bullet can’t stop Pen” at puri beach
The annual Golden Beach Festival at Chandipur is scheduled to begin tomorrow. The four-day extravaganza will witnessa number of cultural activities including dances between January 8 and January 11.This is the 17th year of the festivalthat is organised by a…
Who are the greatest dancers in the world today? Most of the contenders considered in the West for this category are the roving international stars of ballet. But many of today’s finest dance artists have been performing here at the…
A new Prasad Sevan house with all modern amenities was inaugurated at the Ghatagaon Tarini temple in Odisha’s Keonjhar district by Rural Development Minister Badri Narayan Patra on the occasion of New Year. It has been constructed by Essel Mining &…
Satkosia spreads along the magnificent gorge over the mighty river Mahanadi in Orissa. Established in 1976 as a wildlife sanctuary, Satkosia is a paradise of immense scenic charm. It is one of the best ecosystems in the country, representing…
Wildlife in Debrigarh is situated in the Baragarh district of Orissa, India. Sprawled across an area of 347 sq km the sanctuary is located close to the town of Sambalpur. One of the nearest attractions to this sanctuary is the…