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…
Have you seen Rajbhavan Bhubaneswar Garden yet? If not check the time to visit here
Raj Bhavan Gardens would be opened to the public from January 4 to 22 in the first phase. The garden would be re-opened to public from February 1 to 10 in second phase.
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…
Bhubaneswar Kalinga Ashok ITDC hotel to be privatized soon
The Government of India, which had indicated earlier in the year its plan to sub-lease or give on operation and management (O&M) contract eight India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) properties and its joint venture companies, which have been leased by…
Bhubaneswar Travel destination Khandagiri & Udayagiri in Motion by Chandan
Now get a view of Bhitarkanika national park in luxury cruise boats
In July 2014, Odisha forest department had procured the boats, designed by the naval architect division of the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, at a cost of Rs 4 crore under the ICZMP. After lying idle for over a year-and-a-half finally it has…