The district of Bargarh with picturesque mountain, perennial streams and falls and vast array of green forests offer some of the best tourists’ attractions. It is not only a land of glorious historical sites and superb natural beauties but also…
Magical Mangaljodi : A well written blog by Panchami Manoo Ukil
A short trip to my magical Mangalajodi. As we boat out of a creek, the vastness seems as expansive as the mind, fragile yet resilient. There is no desolation in the solitariness and silence of the marshes here ……
India-Vietnam cooperation centre set up in Odisha
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh has attended a ceremony to mark the establishment of an India-Vietnam cooperation centre in Odisha which aims to promote economic and educational connections, and cultural exchange between Odisha and Vietnam. Thanh paid a…
The Pinnacle Of All Prasadams : Jagannath Mahaprasad by Shoba Narayan
I am going to Puri to write about Maha Bhog—the pinnacle of all prasadams; the lord’s food, which will be served to his devotees with his blessings. It is kind of a futile exercise really, because I will not be…
The Contrasting Tales Of Puri Jagannath’s Origin by Shoba Narayan
The origin of the Jagannath idol is the subject of many tales. My favourite comes from Sarala Dasa, the 15th century Odia poet who wrote his version of the Mahabharata. In it, he imagines Krishna’s death. The actual way…
Koraput gets ready for Annual Cultural Festival Parab starting Jan 2
Annual cultural festival of Koraput district “Parab” would begin on January 2. It showcases the best of tribal art and culture. The 3-day state-level festival will held be at the Koraput stadium ground from January 2 to 4. It is a platform for local tribal artists…
Odisha Memories and highlights of Year 2015 via Photo Essay
Nandankanan Zoo in Bhubaneswar reopens Nocturnal Animals Enclosure
Nandankanan zoo has reopened its Nocturnal Animals Enclosure which was closed for quite some time. Built on around 5,000sqft, it houses 12 species of nocturnal animals. The main attractions include brown fish owl, Indian flying fox, common palm civet, jungle cat,…
Odisha all set to showcase its Heritage via Sand Art at Bhubaneswar Airport
Times of India writes: Tourists arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here will soon get a slice of Odisha’s exquisite sand art. The state tourism department — in association with the BPIA — has decided to start a sand…
World’s Largest Open Air Theatre Dhanu Jatra starts in Bargarh on January 14
Bargarh town in western Odisha is agog with excitement ahead of the 11-day-long reign of demon king Kansa as Makar Sankranti festival ushers in the world’s biggest open air theatre ‘Dhanu Yatra’. By January 14, the day Makar Sankranti is…