By: Shibashish Mahapatra Rath Jatra Rituals. Odisha is an Indian state located on the eastern side of India. It is the 8th largest state by area and 11th largest state by population. It has the third largest population of Scheduled…
By: Shibashish Mahapatra କବି ଗଙ୍ଗାଧର ଲେଖିଲେ କବିତା ପାପକ୍ଷୟ ଘାଟ ନାମ, ସୁବର୍ଣ୍ଣପୁର ସୁନା ମାଟିର କରୁଅଛି ଗୁଣ ଗାନ । Odisha has created a different identity because of its Culture, Tradition and Heritage. One can find the presence of History in every step.…
By: Saswat Routray Unknown to most, the Srikshetra of Puri is the home to the biggest RELIGIOUS CARNIVAL of India- something that is 1000 years old. Durga Puja is actually a spring festival. Infact, Basanti Durga Puja is still celebrated…
By: Saswat Routray Sharad Purnima is the first full moon of the Ashwina Month of Hindu calendar. It is called Sharad Purnima because it marks the end of autumn. Sharad ritu signifies the transition period between autumn and winter. It…
By: Rusiraj Pattanayak Baba Kakharua Baidyanath. Now a days Lord God hesitates to appear before us, but He used to do/appear in the older days. Manatri (ମାଣତ୍ରୀ) is located to the south-east of Badasahi and 50 kms from Baripada. The…
By Arobinda Mohanty The last day of holy month Magha, known as Magha Purnima. The speciality of this day is observation of different festivals in a single day. Gaja Uddharana Vesa (ଗଜଉଦ୍ଧାରଣ ବେଶ) In Shree Mandir Puri, Mahapravu Shree Jagannath, Badathakura…