Odias In Kolkata Soak In Spirit Of Raas Purnima by Archana Mahapatra November 12, 2019 The serene Jagannath Temple at Khidirpur or Kidderpore in Kolkata resounded with the chant of "Panchuka Purnanga Mangala Aarati" on... Read moreDetails
Woman Priest In Odisha Breaks Gender Bias, Conducts Divine Marriage by Archana Mahapatra November 10, 2019 The mythical marriage signifies the end of monsoon and the beginning of the wedding season for Hindus Read moreDetails
Farmers Of Odisha’s Themra Herald Harvest Season With ‘Dashmi Puja’ by Archana Mahapatra November 8, 2019 The gods are well rested after Chaturmasa, their four-month period of repose, and farmers in Western Odisha celebrated the occasion... Read moreDetails
A Unique Twist To Amla Navami By Senior Citizens Of Odisha’s Sambalpur by Archana Mahapatra November 6, 2019 Sambalpur: The adage that old age brings with it sadness, lack of enthusiasm, loneliness and failing health is proved wrong... Read moreDetails
Bhai Bandani: A Seal On Everlasting Brother-Sister Bond In Western Odisha by Archana Mahapatra October 29, 2019 Indian lore and legend is replete with stories of the unique bond between a brother and sister. There are folk... Read moreDetails
Govardhan Puja Big Draw For Devotees To Sambalpur Shrine by Archana Mahapatra October 29, 2019 Sambalpur: Devotees thronged the Radha Krishna temple in town to partake in the Govardhan puja celebrations on Monday. Also referred... Read moreDetails
Odisha’s Kartika Brata Prepares Your Body For The Harsh Winter! by Archana Mahapatra October 27, 2019 Odisha is known for its treasure of traditions like Oshas and Brata. The ceremony and sanctity of these traditional religious... Read moreDetails
It’s ‘Cool’ To Have ‘Chanda Chakata’ On Kumar Purnima; Know Why by Archana Mahapatra October 13, 2019 Bhubaneswar: Four days after Dussehra is the full moon night, which marks the beginning of Sharad or the harvest season.... Read moreDetails
Seattle Echoes With Hula Huli During Odia Durga Puja by Archana Mahapatra October 12, 2019 Come Durga Puja and Odias living abroad go all nostalgic, missing the celebrations, family gatherings and feasts back home. So... Read moreDetails
Back To Work Blues For Odisha Professionals Post-Puja by Archana Mahapatra October 10, 2019 The Durga Puja revelries are over and the immersion of idols has also concluded. Now, it’s time to head back... Read moreDetails