Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the return of the popular street festival, ‘Patha Utsav,’ beginning January 4, 2026.
Sharing the news on X, the BMC handle said, “Get ready to witness the first ‘Patha Utsav’ of the season this Sunday, January 4, 2026. Join us!”
The festival will kick off at Janpath, spanning from Master Canteen Square to Ram Mandir Square on January 4, followed by events at Jagamara on January 18 and in the Infocity area on February 1.
Scheduled for early winter mornings at 6 am, Patha Utsav promises music and dance performances, fashion shows, Zumba sessions, a kids’ zone, and face painting. Traditional games, arts and crafts stalls, rangoli, skating, mehendi, yoga, and karate programs will also be featured. The festival will culminate with a special ‘Bhubaneswar’s Got Talent’ showcase.
Residents are encouraged to join the festivities and experience the city’s vibrant cultural scene firsthand.











