Before 1894, Odisha had no established tradition of political poetry. While a few poems may have contained implicit political references,...

Bhima Bhoi (1850–1895), a saint-poet, mystic, and social reformer from Odisha, is one of the most remarkable figures in Indian...

Puri: For over a decade, a committed circle of poets from across India and the world has converged annually on...

Renowned physicist Fritjof Capra, author of 'The Tao of Physics', described witnessing Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra's performance alongside disciple Sanjukta Panigrahi...

Konark: Hamsadhwani or the sound of the Swan is basically a Carnatic raaga but subsequently has been adopted by both...

They spontaneously swing like branches of coconut trees with the touch of gentle breeze. Their storytelling ability is not limited...

Janasammohini, which literally means enchanting the masses is the name of a Pallavi. It had a spell of its own...

An open-air auditorium is jammed with thousands of spectators and imagine what they are watching? In the magnificent backdrop of...

This sounds obvious and predictable to write that the famous Konark Festival, the prime cultural event annually hosted by Odisha...

It was not a fancy stage, rather a simple meeting pedal, having no facilities of dramatic lights and sound and...