Railways will run an all inclusive Aastha Tourist Special Train from Puri which will take travellers to a mix of popular pilgrim centres in northern parts of the country at an affordable price. The special train would touch different pilgrimage…
Mahaprasad at Puri Jagannath Temple to undergo quality checks before being sold to devotees
According to a report in Times of India Lord Jagannath’s Mahaprasad will now undergo quality check before being sold to devotees and the administration has decided to use the services of a food inspector for the task, a first of…
Sudarsan Pattnaik attempting Guinness Record for World’s Tallest Sand Castle in Puri Odisha
All the best to eminent Sand artist of Odisha Sudarsan Pattnaik on his attempt at official #GuinnessWorldRecord for world’s tallest Sand Castle at Puri beach Odisha. Earlier record we held by USA in 2015.
Basant Kakara Pitha – a special cake is offered to Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami
Odisha’s ancient Saraswati temple is located in premises of Puri Jagannath Temple. Goddess Saraswati is established at a small Temple at the entrance of Goddess Bhubaneswari temple. Here Devi Saraswati sits on the back of her mount swan. Height of the Goddess…
Awesome to see BBC World do a special podcast on Sudarsan Pattnaik : India’s amazing sand artist, don’t miss
Sudarsan Pattnaik is a world famous sand artist – he creates huge sculptures of tigers, cities or famous faces like Gandhi or President Obama. Outlook’s Rahul Tandon went to meet him. Click here to listen to the podcast
You might have heard Ganga Arti in Varanasi, Do you know Mahodadhi Arati in Puri on Pousha purnima?
Mahodadhi Arati an annual event performed by Shankaracharya Mutt of Gobardhan Peeth, Puri to calm the sea and to destroy the evil forces. Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati Maharaj offered Maha Arati to Tirtharaj Mahodadhi (Sea) in the pousha purnnima evening on…
Don’t miss this awesome English Rap Song Shot in multiple odisha locations by Big Deal aka Samir Rishu Mohanty
Watch #OneKidWithADream EP’s first single “One Kid”. One Kid is story telling in it’s purest form. It was shot in 3 places, Puri where I was born, Darjeeling where I studied and Bangalore where I started my rap career.…
First Ever Puri Beach Carnival starts on 20th : jet skiing, zorbing, speed boats, Carnival Parade and more
With an aim to give an experience beyond sacred pilgrimage at Puri, one of the major tourist towns of the state, Puri district administration in association with Odisha Tourism has planned a week-long Puri Beach Carnival from January 20. A…
Inspired from Goa Carnival, Puri beach Carnival all set to start from January 20-26
Puri beach carnival offering a fete of art, music, theatre, poetry and more would be organised for the first time from January 20 to 26. Inspired from the Goa carnival, the event will be a weeklong affair of fun and frolic. It…
Sudarsan Pattnaik attempts another world record with 1000 Santa Clauses this Christmas via Sandart in Puri
Sudarsan Pattnaik is eyeing for yet another world record by creating 1000 sand Santa Clauses on Puri beach in Odisha. Pattnaik – who aims to spread social messages through his art – has carved a message of ”Bring Happiness to the…