Odisha being an agrarian economy, many of its festivals and cultural practices are to do with farming, such as Nuakhai,…
Bhubaneswar: Did you see Odisha’s state bird Neelkanth (Indian Roller) this Dussehra? Farmers believe that seeing the bird on Dussehra…
Sambalpur: Triveni Amavasya or Mauni Amavasya is observed on no moon day in the Magh month in Odisha. This year,…
Sambalpur: Stubble burning, which is the intentional burning of the remains after harvesting by farmers, is a big problem in…
Sambalpur: Across the country, Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the change in Sun’s journey, which translates into longer days.…
Sambalpur: Margasira Masa (month) sets giving way to Pausha Masa (month), the first day of the month is celebrated as…
Kolkata: The spread was extensive and sumptuous with Poi Chingudi besara (spinach Malabar and prawn in mustard sauce), Mangsha Kasha (mutton…
Although Prathamashtami has not lost its sheen or importance, like everything else, it has given way to digitalisation. While some…
Sambalpur: “Mahalaxmi Namah Stubhyam, Namah Stubhyam Sureswari.” Every house woke up to the chant of this Mahalaxmii mantra accompanied by…
The serene Jagannath Temple at Khidirpur or Kidderpore in Kolkata resounded with the chant of "Panchuka Purnanga Mangala Aarati" on…