Rushi Panchami at Markandeswar Temple, Puri: Witnessing a Unique Ritual
The festivals and rituals associated with the Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri are distinctive because they beautifully reflect the traditions,
Ganesh Puja in Bhubaneswar 2026: A Pandal-Hopping Guide Through the City’s Grandest Celebrations
In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on 14 September. The festival will be observed at hundreds of locations across the city,
Jayee Rajguru: The Warrior-Martyr Who Rose Against the British
Long before the Revolt of 1857 became a defining chapter in India’s freedom struggle, Odisha had already witnessed a powerful
Chakhi Khuntia: Walking Through the Puri Home of a Warrior-Priest
One such place for me is the home associated with Chandan Hajuri, popularly known as Chakhi Khuntia. Whenever I go
Janmashtami 2026 in Odisha: The Krishna Dress I Still Remember From School
Janmashtami 2026 falls on Friday, September 4. The Government of Odisha lists Janmasthami as a holiday on that date. For
Hukitola Island Odisha: A Hidden Eco-Heritage Destination in Kendrapara
Hidden along the coastal waterways of Kendrapara district in Odisha, Hukitola is a fascinating destination where history, nature and coastal
Chitrakonda Odisha: Exploring the Dam, Waterfalls and Hidden Beauty of Malkangiri
Tucked away in the southern part of Odisha’s Eastern Ghats, Chitrakonda is a beautiful and relatively unexplored destination in Malkangiri
Radhakanta Temple Ghodabara Kataka: History, Bhoga, Legend & How to Reach
Radhakanta Temple in Ghodabara, Kataka, Odisha, stands as an old Jagannath-related temple. Its history, traditional bhoga, connection with the Mahanadi
Gangadhar Meher: The Poet of Nature Who Shaped Modern Odia Literature
Whenever Odia literature is discussed, one name shines with timeless brilliance—Gangadhar Meher. Revered as Swabhaba Kabi (Poet of Nature) or
Khandapada Palace: Exploring the Royal Legacy of Odisha’s Historic Garhjat Kingdom
Odisha’s former Garhjat princely states preserve an extraordinary chapter of the state’s royal history. Among them, Khandapada Palace stands as