Balasore: Several Akhada Parishads of the district organised their shows as part of Dussera celebration at Makalpur Hanuman temple adhering to COVID guidelines on Wednesday.
As per tradition, Akhada Parishads gather at the Hanuman temples each year on the Mahaastami day of Dussera seeking the Lord’s blessings. After worshiping their weapons, the members of the Parishads display their skills on the streets.
“Former chief minister late Harekrushna Mahatab had started the tradition in 1925. He had rebelled against the Britishers using mace, swords and lathis. We are performing with a limited number of members and audience in keeping with government’s COVID guidelines,” said an artiste. Local women are also being trained by the Parishad members.
“We don’t know when the situation will become normal and we can get a chance to witness the cultural event in a larger gathering,” said a villager.
Puri: A vessel carrying a bus and over 60 passengers got stranded in Chilika lake…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken necessary steps for providing Odisha will get wheat to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday asserted that the state government is…
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to lift the ban on Chhath…
New Delhi: Members of royal families across India have condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for…
New Delhi: The Mumbai Police arrested a man from Karnataka for sending a threat message…
Berhampur: A youth was critically injured after being thrashed by an angry mob over a…
New Delhi: Days after celebrating his 59th birthday, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan received a…