1. The Ancient Origins: Imagine stepping back over a thousand years to the 12th century. This is when the grand tradition of Ratha Yatra began. Established during the reign of …
10 Historical Milestones of Ratha Jatra: A Journey Through Time Read More
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, …
From Wood to Wonder: The Creation of Lord Jagannatha’s Chariots Read More
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 …
Pati Dian Tradition in Jagannath Temple, Puri Read More
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