Odisha Special
Saaja Basa & Lekhanee Basa: The Rituals That Make Durga Puja Unique In Odisha
Bhubaneswar: In Odisha, Durga Puja is more than festivity—it is a reverent celebration of work, wisdom, and the eternal bond...
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Muslim Man Leads 40 Years Of Durga Puja In Odisha Village, Promoting Communal Harmony
Baripada (Mayurbhanj): In the small village of Tentuldinga in Odisha, a unique story of communal harmony unfolds every year during...
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Ancient Beat Of Sonepur’s Balijatra: A Celebration Of Folk Music And Mysticism
Bhubaneswar: In the historic Sonepur princely state, now known as Subarnapur district, the Balijatra festival has been a revered tradition...
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The Sacred Convergence: Lathi Puja Of Jeypore’s Dussehra
Jeypore: On the tenth day of Navratri, as the chants to the goddess echo across the undivided Koraput region of...
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Jeypore’s Dussehra: A Festival Rooted In History, Revived With Modern Festivity
Jeypore: In the heart of southern Odisha, where hills cradle age-old myths and tribal rhythms beat in harmony with history,...
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Cuttack Khan Nagar Committee Celebrates Patriotism With ‘Operation Sindoor’ Theme
Cuttack: The Khan Nagar-Khapuria Durga Puja Committee in Cuttack has constructed a gigantic pandal on the theme ‘Operation Sindoor’, a...
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Chhatar Jatra Of Maa Manikeswari Witnesses Mass Animal Sacrifice In Bhawanipatna
Bhubaneswar: The annual Chhatar Jatra of Maa Manikeswari, the presiding deity of Kalahandi, was celebrated with great fervour, attracting thousands...
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More Than A Festival: Cuttack’s Durga Puja A Living Heritage
Cuttack: As the autumn breeze sweeps across Odisha, the historic city of Cuttack once again dons its festive finery for...
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Odisha’s Bali Khela: Midnight Ritual Revives Echoes Of Ancient Sacrifice In Nilagiri
Balasore: As night falls over Nilagiri in Balasore district, a strange and dramatic scene unfolds. People rush into the streets,...
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Saheed Nagar Durga Puja Pandal Showcases ‘Operation Sindoor’
Bhubaneswar: The Saheed Nagar Durga Puja Committee has unveiled a strikingly patriotic theme for this year’s festivities, with its pandal...
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