Odia Films on Vinyl Cover
Odia songs on black disc record had been on a quite remarkable journey, from Seikh Khan Mohammad’s devotional shellac in 1906 to the very first Odia talkie Sita Bibaha’s songs …
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Sahi Jata:The Jaga Ghara Culture
Puri has been a pilgrimage centre for ages for all Hindus & there are many festivities & rituals surrounding Jagannath Temple. Puri was attacked at least 17 times, mostly by …
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The Journey of Odia Cinema: 1936-1986
April 28th is Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Das’s birthday. He is best remembered for his contribution towards creation of separate Odia state on linguistic basis. As a tribute to him, his …
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Sahi Jata: Where Rabana is the Protagonist
“Bhrata me Kumbhakarna Sakala Pubala Dhwanshakari Baliyan Putra me Meghanada Prahasito Badano Jen Baddha Surendra | Khadga me Chandrahaso Ranamukha Chapalo Rakhyasa Me Sahayah Sohey Girbana Satrus Tribhubana Bijayi Rabano …
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Odia Political Songs Thread !
With election scenario around the corner, we often notice political parties trying to woo their voters with catchy songs, either freshly made or parody ones from hit songs. And, when …
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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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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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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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Glimpses of Khudurukuni Puja Celebration in Bhubaneswar
Khudurukuni Osha is celebrated by unmarried girls in Odisha during 4-5 Sundays of Bhadraba month. They worship Maa Mangala by the name of Maa Khudurukuni (Khuda+rankuni) which literally means craving …
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