Dhanu jatra

Odisha’s Dhanu Jatra: When King Kansa Spares None, Pulls Up Officials & Even CMs

Bargarh: The tyranny of the demon king has begun in Mathurapuri Bargarh, which is hosting the 11-day annual Dhanu Jatra.…

January 5, 2020

Bargarh Adorned As Mathurapuri, All Set For 11-Day Dhanu Jatra

Bargarh: Preparations for the world’s biggest open-air theater festival ‘Bargarh Dhanu Jatra’, beginning Tuesday (December 31), are nearing completion. Being…

December 30, 2019

Odisha’s Dhanu Jatra: Meet People Who Make Characters Come Alive

Bargarh: Costumes and make up are an important part of any theatrical production. A lot of hard work goes into…

December 25, 2019

Odisha’s Dhanu Jatra: King Kansa To Ride Elephant From UP, Search For Another On

Bargarh: Dhanu Jatra is round the corner but the organisers are short of one elephant. The world's largest open-air theatre…

December 18, 2019

After Bali Jatra, Demand For National Festival Tag To Odisha’s Dhanu Jatra

Bhubaneswar: Senior BJD leader and Rajya Sabha member Prasanna Acharya has requested the Centre to accord National Festival status to…

December 13, 2019

As Bhubaneswar Retains The Crown, Let’s Meet ‘Kansas’ Over The Years At Odisha’s Dhanu Jatra

Bargarh: The cloud of controversy that hung over the famous Dhanu Jatra here has finally cleared. Bargarh Collector Jyoti Ranjan…

November 17, 2019

Bargarh Dhanu Jatra Embroiled In Controversy Over ‘Kansa’ Role

Baragarh: The decision of the Artistes Coordination Committee to select a new 'Kansa' for this year Dhanu Jatra in Bargarh…

November 11, 2019

Odisha Dhanu Jatra: New Faces To Face Kansa Tyranny This Year

Bargarh: The role play during the 11-day-long Bargarh Dhanu Jatra will see new faces this year with the Artiste Coordination…

November 4, 2019

Dhanu Jatra Ends With Huge Footfall, Demon King Kansa In Jagannath Dham For Penance

Puri/Bargarh: People thronged to Bargarh to witness Lord Krishna slay demon king Kansa on the last day of Dhanu Jatra…

January 22, 2019

Dhanu Jatra: Artistes Clamour To Play Kansa

Bhubaneswar: It sounds unbelievable but the fact is that the world’s largest open-air theatre, Dhanu Jatra, is held here at…

January 10, 2019