The Pitamahal dam in Sundargarh can now boast of its adventure water sports facilities, with thousands thronging the dam to enjoy boat rides, water scooter trips and kayak journeys in the reservoir. The project, which was launched by scuba diver…
Story of Odisha Poet Jayadeva is now on stage, thanks to Bombay Gnanam’s Mahalakshmi Ladies’ Drama Group
The story of the bhakti poet Jayadeva is now on stage, thanks to Bombay Gnanam’s Mahalakshmi Ladies’ Drama Group. As with all of Gnanam’s projects, this too involved a lot of research. Gnanam consulted Hariji, Visakha Hari, and Nochur…
AAI says International Flight To Kuala Lumpur From Bhubaneswar starts March 27, hope its true
Source : OTV In good news for flyers, direct international flight services will kick start from Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar from March 27, informed Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials today. AirAsia to launch its services to Kuala…
Temple of 64 Yoginis of Hirapur A beautiful Blog by Sudhansu Nayak
I recently visited the 64 Yoginis Temple at Hirapur, near Bhubaneswar in Odisha (India). What we find near the gate is a summary on the temple put up by the Archaeological survey of India and it goes like this-…
After Recent accidents, Decision for Buses to be parked at Dhauli foothills
As famed Dhauli Peace Pagoda here earned notoriety of being unsafe in the wake of frequent road accidents, the tourism department is planning to ban the movement of buses atop the famous Buddhist destination. “We plan not to allow buses…
500 crore Eco Retreat Hub project in Gopalpur Tourism looks to get some momentum
In a bid to promote sustainable development, that too in an eco-friendly way, the state government got the ball rolling to set up a project worth `500 crore in Gopalpur to boost tourism infrastructure here in Ganjam district. The Eco…
An answer in Quora by Bijaya Biswal to : Why is Odisha said to be a culturally rich state?
I hate to acknowledge how everyone compares cultures of states and nations on basis of few categories and decides which is rich and which is poor. However, not putting much thought, I would like to hold your hand and…
A beautiful Blog by National Geographic on Artistic Heritage Village of Raghurajpur Odisha
The lush little village of Raghurajpur in Odisha is the keeper of an ancient legacy. Situated a half-hour drive away from Puri, Raghurajpur has at least one artist in each of its 120-odd homes. Each family is dedicated to the…
Mukteswar Festival in Bhubaneswar 2017: Best showcase of Artistic Nature of Odisha
The temple tower (shikhar) of 10th Century architectural Mukteswar shrine in the centre of Bhubaneswar stood as a majestic mute spectator in the background. A sprinkling of smaller temple shikhars on the same premises provided the quaint backdrop to the…
Come Feb 1 you can rent a bicycle or Rent a motorcycle in bhubaneswar by Moridez
Tourists and residents in bhubaneswar will be able to rent a bicycle or even a motorcycle online to go anywhere in the city. The service, launched by a private operator, Moridez, aims to provide a viable option to tourists to…