Priests offer over 500 different dishes to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Byanjan Dwadashi in Puri. Members of the Gouravihar Ashram in Puri cooked these dishes for the deities. Every year, a few more items are added to the lavish…
The Oriental Food Festival At Lemon Grass Mayfair bhubaneswar
The festive season has indeed begun at the Mayfair Lagoon for the month of December with the start of the Oriental Food Festival at Lemon Grass – the signature restaurant at the hotel. The festival starring some great traditional dishes…
A nice video on Cuttack BaliJatra by Chandan Behera
Chaushathi Yogini festival in Hirapur from December 23
The Chaushathi Yogini Mahotsav at Hirapur on the city outskirt would begin from December 23. The 9th year festival would be held for three days and concluded on December 25.
December features Konark Festival and International Sandart Festival in Odisha
Konark Festival The official Konark Festival, organized by Odisha Tourism, features a range of classical Odissi, Bharathnatyam, Manipuri, Kathak and Chau dance performances. Added attractions are an exhibition of temple sculptures, sand art exhibition, and crafts fair. The festival has…
A video by DDNews on BaliJatra in Odisha in Hindi
Boita Bandana : glory of Odisha erstwhile Kalinga’s maritime heritage by Panchami
“aa kaa maa boi – paana gua thoi – paana gua tora – maasaka dharama mora”. The glory of Odisha’s (erstwhile Kalinga’s) maritime heritage is commemorated by the “Boita Bandana” ritual on Kartika Purnima. “Boita Bandana” literally means sanctifying of…
BaliJatra : Reminiscence of Odisha’s Maritime Glory , a must read
Odisha province, known as Kalinga in ancient times, was commanding a very high position in the maritime activities of India in the past. Brave and adventurous Kalinga sailors were making daring voyages to different far-off lands of the world and…
3 day Chilika Festival at Satapada from January 11
To promote conservation and garner tourism opportunities and also to promote Chilika as a major tourist destination, Odisha Government has decided to organize Chilika Festival at Satpada from January 11. The three day festival hosted to highlight the flora and fauna of the…
Ushering In the Christmas Spirit at Mayfair Lagoon Bhubaneswar
The city is gearing up for the upcoming festive season and in keeping with the traditions of Yuletide, The Mayfair Lagoon at Bhubaneswar hosted the customary Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony this evening at Mama Mia – the hotel’s Bakery and…