Dakhya Prajapati Temple – The Treasure of Banapur
Odisha is one of the few unexplored states of India & treasure house of culture, art and architecture, as well as scenic beauty. It has successfully preserved the wonders of …
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Political Narratives in Odia Cinema
There are films, there are film genres and sub-genres based on style, categories & other factors. The major film genres may include war films, comedy, adventure, period film, biography, sci-fi, …
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Bhubaneswar Museum of Waste-to-Art
India’s waste burden is quite unpleasant and garbage can be noticed lying everywhere in the streets & roadsides across India. It has been estimated that the nation generates 62 million …
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Gosani Jatra: The Indigenous Durga Puja of Puri
Puri is known for its Jagannath Temple & Rath Jatra. Due to the religious nature of the heritage town, numerous rituals & cultural practices are prevalent in Puri. Some are …
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The Art of Ravan Podi Effigy Making
Raj Kishore Mahapatra, a native of Gadahaladia (Khurda) has been into the art business of making the ten-headed Ravan idols for ‘Ravana Podi Utsav’ on Vijaya Dashami day, since the …
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In Odisha Village Where Gandhi & Raghu Are Worshipped Equally !
Every Gandhi Jayanthi (Oct 2nd), when the country pays homage to the Mahatma, residents of Jagulaipada village in Rajkanika, Kendraparad district (Odisha) assemble to worship Raghunath Nayak — Gandhiji’s gardener. …
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Konark Hotel : A Bygone Era
Bhubaneswar is a tourist hub and has good business potential with many star hotels available & some coming up soon like ITC’s WelcomHotels & IHCL’s Taj Group of hotels. At …
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From Pakhala to Pitha – The Saga of Odia Food Music
Odisha is known for its rich cultural heritage, language, dance forms, traditions, and, so is its Odia culture. Odisha as a state has been invaded by outside kingdoms, yet has …
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Ranpur: The Dwitiya Srikshetra
Ranpur is a picturesque location in the Khurda district of Odisha. Its an ex-princely state and considered to be the oldest dynasty among all the 26 ex-feudal states of Odisha …
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Kanji: The Odia Appetizer
Kanji is an Odia dish n a speciality of Southern Odisha. Its made from torani (fermented rice water) having a unique sour taste. Normally Kanji is cooked during summer to …
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