Know The Story Behind Triveni Amavasya
Sambalpur: Triveni Amavasya or Mauni Amavasya is observed on no moon day in the Magh month in Odisha. This year, the festival fell on January 24.
On this day, people take a dip in the…
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Fields On Fire: Odisha Farmers Take To Hazardous Trend Of Stubble Burning
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…
Hari-Hara Milan On Makar Sankranti Symbolises Lifelong Friendship In Odisha’s…
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…
Paheli Pausha, When Girl Power Is Celebrated In Every Odia Household
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…
A ‘Meatier’ Affair: Culinary Culture Of Odisha’s Chhadakhai In…
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),…
Has Prathamashtami Become An Impersonal Festival? Find Out What Odias Have ToSay
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…
Western Odisha Engrossed In Mahalaxmi Puja
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…
Odias In Kolkata Soak In Spirit Of Raas Purnima
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…
Woman Priest In Odisha Breaks Gender Bias, Conducts Divine Marriage
The mythical marriage signifies the end of monsoon and the beginning of the wedding season for Hindus
Farmers Of Odisha’s Themra Herald Harvest Season With ‘Dashmi Puja’
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…