A bigger and better Xpressions. This was what was promised when the biggest management fest of Eastern India was launched. The same was emulated in letter and spirit on Day 2 here at the Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar. Continuing…
XIMB Xpressions 15 closes with a Bang with Vishal Sekhar mesmerizing the crowd
Xpressions, the management-cum-cultural fest of XIMB promises its audience a bigger, better and crazier event every year. The final and the most awaited lap of Xpressions started with a lot of vigor and enthusiasm. The day saw the participation of…
How is Odisha Deepabali or Diwali different from rest of India – by Diana Sahu
Diwali is a unique celebration in Odisha. Here, the ‘Festival of Lights’ is not just limited to customary bursting of crackers and exchange of lip-smacking sweets, but also accompanied by Kali Puja and the ritualistic ceremony of ‘Badabadua Daka’. The…
How is Diwali aka Deepabali special and unique in Odisha from other parts of India
One special ritual in Diwali which is unique in Eastern India state Odisha is the calling of ancestors’ souls on the day and praying for their souls to find the peaceful path. The souls are attracted by keeping a diya inside…
International Seminar on Kalinga Lanka relationship starts today in Utkal University
To commemorate Eastern India’s rich maritime traditions with Sri Lanka and South East Asia in the holy month of Kartika, the Kalinga Lanka Foundation is organising an international seminar ‘Kalinga-Lanka’ at the Utkal University from November6 to 7. The seminar…
Just Before Diwali an Exhibition on Beautiful Earthenware in Bhubaneswar, seen yet?
Mruttika currently under way at Exhibition Ground is showcasing handmade terracotta items such as earthen vases and terracotta versions of traditional vessels.The exhibition is a must-visit for people, who are collecting designer diyas or earthen lamps and other lighting materials this diwali.…
Mark your calendars for these awesome festivals in Odisha in Dec-Jan time frame
Odisha is a tourists’ paradise and has many stunning destinations which provide a visual feast to the tourists. It also throws an educative and culturally pleasant insight into one of the oldest civilisations of the world. Apart from the Hindu…
Laxmi Puja in full flow in Dhenkanal Odisha
How Durga Puja boosts Odia Literature in Odisha : number of periodicals increase
Durga Puja gives a boost to Odia literature every year and adds thousands of pages of printed words published in a month. When people celebrate Puja, it’s also time for publication and sale of the Puja numbers of the literary…
In Cuttack, Durga Puja is a golden affair, literally : A nice blog by Diana Sahu
In the Silver City of Cuttack, Durga Puja is unique in more ways than one. While the neighbouring State of West Bengal hosts the autumn festival with theme-based pandals and idols, Odisha’s Millennium City of Cuttack decorates the Mother…