1. A Century-Old Tradition: Imagine a tradition so old that it has been celebrated since the 12th century! Snana Purnima is one such festival. It marks the first time in …
10 Interesting Facts About Snana Purnima: The Sacred Bathing Festival of Lord Jagannath Read More
Every year, as the full moon casts its glow in the month of Jyeshtha, I find myself drawn back to the sacred city of Puri for the revered festival of …
Experiencing the Divine: Snana Purnima at Puri Jagannath Read More
Picture the city of Puri, Odisha, comes alive with colours, chants, and the collective excitement of millions of devotees. The streets are filled with anticipation as the grand Ratha Yatra, …
Ratha Jatra 2024: Dates, Rituals, and Significance Read More
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting the art exhibition of Birendra Pani titled “Boy Dancer: Convergence and Continuum – A Revisiting,” at Odisha State Museum gallery, Bhubaneswar presented by …
Continuum of Culture: The Resonance of Gotipua in Contemporary Canvas Read More
Growing up in the coastal village of Bishnubindha in Bhadrak district, Odisha, I have cherished memories of the vibrant Raja Parba. This unique festival, deeply rooted in Odisha’s culture, is …
Raja Parba of Odisha Read More
“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, …
Laughter and Lies: The Charm of “Chora ! Chora !” Read More
“ତବକର କମଳବରେ ନଖମଦ୍ଭୁତ ଶୃଙ୍ଗମ୍ ଦଳିତ ହିରଣ୍ୟ କଶିପୁ ତନୁଭୃଙ୍ଗମ୍ ।। କେଶବ ଧୃତ ନରହରି ରୂପ ଜୟ ଜଗଦୀଶ ହରେ । ସ୍ବାମୀ ଜୟ ଜଗଦୀଶ ହରେ ।।” ନମୋ ନମୋ ନୃସିଂହ ନାରାୟଣାୟ ତୁଭ୍ଯମ୍ ନମାମି ।।ତୁଭ୍ଯମ୍ ନମାମି …
ଶ୍ରୀ ମନ୍ଦିରେ ଶ୍ରୀ ନୃସିଂହନାଥ Read More
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, …
Shining Bright: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ at Cannes Read More
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, …
Agni Aur Barkha: A Multilayered Tapestry of Myth and Modernity Read More
In yesterday’s newspaper, a thrilling announcement awaited theater enthusiasts as “Taj Mahal ki Tender” was scheduled to be staged at Rabindra Mandap. As someone eagerly anticipating this theatrical masterpiece for …
“Taj Mahal ki Tender”: A Satirical Highlight at Bharat Ranga Mahostava 2024 Read More