Jama Dharma: The Call of Kuruma
Odisha is an important state in terms of Buddhist sites. Research says that Buddhism once flourished in this part of India from 3rd century BC to 9th century AD. …
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Dasyu Ranjan & Other Detective Stories !
While browsing through magazines at a book store at Old Bus Stand, Bhubaneswar, came across ‘Dasyu Ranjan Series” (Dacoit Ranjan series) books and was quite delighted on viewing its illustrations …
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Odisha Celebrates Dahi Bara Aloo Dum Dibasa
Dhenkanal ra Biri Bara, khaiba thare bhai ! Kataka ra Dahi Bara, pasori jiba nahin !! Do you remember these lines from the iconic Odia song ‘Asa kiye khaiba ho” …
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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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