Archana Mahapatra

Sambalpur: Stubble burning, which is the intentional burning of the remains after harvesting by farmers, is a big problem in Punjab and Haryana. And now the problem has emerged in Odisha as…

Sambalpur: Across the country, Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the change in Sun’s journey, which translates into longer days. Odisha enlightens this festival with a holy dip in the…

Sambalpur: Margasira Masa (month) sets giving way to Pausha Masa (month), the first day of the month is celebrated as 'Paheli Pausha'. Normally, when we talk about the festival, many puja…

Kolkata: The spread was extensive and sumptuous with Poi Chingudi besara (spinach Malabar and prawn in mustard sauce), Mangsha Kasha (mutton curry), Sorisha Maacha (fish in mustard sauce),…

Although Prathamashtami has not lost its sheen or importance, like everything else, it has given way to digitalisation. While some families stick to tradition, others have found easier…

Sambalpur: “Mahalaxmi Namah Stubhyam, Namah Stubhyam Sureswari.” Every house woke up to the chant of this Mahalaxmii mantra accompanied by a ghanti and hula huli in devotion of Maa Lakshmi…

The serene Jagannath Temple at Khidirpur or Kidderpore in Kolkata resounded with the chant of "Panchuka Purnanga Mangala Aarati" on Tuesday. Pandit Jayadev Dash Badapanda of the temple…

The mythical marriage signifies the end of monsoon and the beginning of the wedding season for Hindus

The gods are well rested after Chaturmasa, their four-month period of repose, and farmers in Western Odisha celebrated the occasion with ‘Dashmi Puja’ on Thursday. On this day, the…

Sambalpur: The adage that old age brings with it sadness, lack of enthusiasm, loneliness and failing health is proved wrong by this group of grannies from Sambalpur. Setting a unique…