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ବଲେଚା Read MoreAuthor: Dr. Ramakanta Samantaray
Exploring the 64 Yogini Temple in Hirapur, Odisha
My younger brother, who lives outside Odisha, had long planned to visit the 64 Yogini Temple. With Chitalagi Amavasya being an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar, we decided it …
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Baboo Ghat
My father passed away on January 1, 2013, due to complications following a cardiac operation in Hyderabad. Four days before the operation, I traveled from Delhi to Hyderabad, where my …
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From Wood to Wonder: The Creation of Lord Jagannatha’s Chariots
Recently, I had the privilege of visiting Puri for the Pati Dian Darshan, just two days after the grand Snanapurnima festival. This time of year, Puri exudes a unique charm, …
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Pati Dian Tradition in Jagannath Temple, Puri
According to the Odia almanac, Jyestha Purnima is also known as Devasnana Purnima. In villages, it’s referred to as De Sinan Purnei. On this special day, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Goddess …
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The Bhubaneswar Film Festival 2024: A Celebration of Odia Cinema
The recently concluded Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF), held from June 7th to 9th, 2024, at Jayadev Bhawan, was a resounding success, celebrating the rich legacy of Odia cinema. Organized by …
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Laughter and Lies: The Charm of “Chora ! Chora !”
“Chora ! Chora !” is an Odia adaptation of the renowned Italian playwright and Nobel Laureate Dario Fo’s one-act play “The Virtuous Burglar.” Joe Farrell carried out the English adaptation, …
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A Winter Morning at Ramnagar Fort: History and Heritage across the Ganges
On a misty winter morning, we headed towards the historic Ramnagar Fort, located on the eastern banks of the Ganga, directly opposite the famed ghats of Varanasi. This magnificent fort, …
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Shining Bright: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ at Cannes
The world of cinema is abuzz with the news of Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” making its way to the Cannes Film Festival 2024. It’s a notable moment, …
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Agni Aur Barkha: A Multilayered Tapestry of Myth and Modernity
The second day of the Bharat Ranga Mohastava commenced with the performance of “Agni Aur Barkha” at Ravindra Mandap, starting promptly at 6.50pm in the evening. Arriving 30 minutes early, …
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