The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced its second hotel in Odisha with the signing of a new Vivanta hotel in Bhubaneswar. IHCL, one of South Asia’s largest and most iconic hospitality company, brings together a group of brands…
The Konark Conservation Reports : Filed and forgotten, an awesome read from Anil Dhir in context of recent outrage on ASI work
Odisha Chief Minister’s letter to the Culture Minister for a probe into the neglect of the Konark Temple by the Archaeological Survey of India is a knee jerk reaction and just a formality. The State officials are aggrieved that the replacements…
ITC food park and luxury hotel in Bhubaneswar to be operational in 2019
ITC Ltd on Monday said its integrated foods manufacturing facility and luxury hotel in Odisha will be operational in 2019. The FMCG major will manufacture some of its foods brands like ‘Aashirvaad’, ‘Sunfeast’, ‘YiPPee!’ and ‘Bingo!’ in the integrated unit…
150 years old Hukitola building built by British all set to feature prominently in Odisha Tourism map, know its history yet?
A nameless 150-year-old building has been renovated and is set to feature prominently on Odisha’s tourism map. Buoyed by a high tide, and buffeted by a choppy sea, my boat from River Gobari takes me to the tiny, uninhabited island…
A beautiful blog on How is Deepavali or Diwali in Odisha different from rest of India – heard about Badabadua Daka?
Diwali is a unique celebration in Odisha. Here, the ‘Festival of Lights’ is not just limited to customary bursting of crackers and exchange of lip-smacking sweets, but also accompanied by Kali Puja and the ritualistic ceremony of ‘Badabadua Daka’. The…
Ever tried Bhubaneswar Kora Khaee yet? A nice attempt to showcase it, check it out
Miss India Finalist and Gladrags Megamodel Ankita Mohapatra walks down the narrow lanes of Old Town, Bhubaneswar to learn about Odisha’s famous Koraa and Khae. Watch out as she shares her sweet experience and love for her state.
A virtual tour of beautiful Dhenkanal Laxmi Puja Pandals via the lens of Ashwas
The history of Laxmi Puja at Dhenkanal is more than 50 years old. The colourful decoration, temporary markets, music & dance programmes etc. are the part of this Puja celebration which continues for 11 days starting from Kumara Purnima.…
Private Carrier GoAir to start Bhubaneswar Patna Flight this winter season
Private carrier GoAir will provide direct flight connectivity from Patna to Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar this winter season. As per the winter schedule, GoAir’s Chandigarh Patna Bhubaneswar flight will reach Patna airport at 6.25pm and leave for Bhubaneswar at 6.55pm. The…
Baladevjew Temple of Kendrapada : History, Architecture-Constructions, Rituals & Everything about it by Srinibash Samal
Baladevjew Temple is a very famous temple of Odisha where Balabhadra or Baladevjew is its main divinity. It is generally known as the land of Lord Jagannath but it is equally important as the land of Lord Balabhadra who…
Know more about Puri Jagannath temple rituals : Krushna Balarama Besha of Mahaprabhu by Prachites
The Krushna Balaram Besha is a very beautiful and attractive attire of the deities.On Bhadraba Krushna Trayodashi,after Madhyanna Dhupa,Shri Balabhadra is dressed as Balaram,Shri Jagannath as Krishna and Maa Subhadra as Yogamaya.The happy times of Krishna and Balaram with cattle…