Art & Culture

Opening and closing ceremonies of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships kicking off at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar from July 5, 2017 will include cultural performances by 300 students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS).

The world famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held in the pilgrim town Puri on Sunday with religious fervour and enthusiasm amid tight security.

Three majestic chariots, Nandighosa (Lord Jagannath), Taladwaja (Balabhadra) and Darpadalan (Subhadra), have been kept ready before 12th century shrine in Puri.

Internationally renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Odisha won jury prize gold medal at 10th Moscow Sand art Championship, which started from 22nd April to 28th April at Kolomenskoye, Moscow in Russia.

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, who offered prayers at Jagannath Temple in Puri on Friday, assured that she would take up the shortage of 'kasturi' (musk collected from a stag's navel) with her country's government.

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday offered prayers at Lingaraj Temple here on Thursday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the 11th century Lingaraj Temple here. The Prime Minister offered flowers, bel leaves, milk, coconut water and water to Lord Lingaraj on the occasion.

With an objective to promote the Buddhist heritage of Odisha as a niche product within and outside the country, the Department of Tourism on Monday organized the 4th International Conference on Buddhism at Udayagiri in Odisha’s Jajpur district.

Internationally acclaimed sand artist from Odisha Sudarsan Pattnaik will represent India in 10th Moscow Sand Art Championship 2017.

From the mouth-watering delicacies to the enchanting dance forms and live demonstration of primitive arts and handicrafts, people will get a glimpse of Odisha’s rich tradition and culture at Odisha Parba 2017 to be held in New Delhi.