Times of India writes: Tourists arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here will soon get a slice of Odisha’s exquisite sand art. The state tourism department — in association with the BPIA — has decided to start a sand…
World’s Largest Open Air Theatre Dhanu Jatra starts in Bargarh on January 14
Bargarh town in western Odisha is agog with excitement ahead of the 11-day-long reign of demon king Kansa as Makar Sankranti festival ushers in the world’s biggest open air theatre ‘Dhanu Yatra’. By January 14, the day Makar Sankranti is…
Odisha all set to showcase Boita Bandana this Republic Day 2016 after 2 yrs of no show
After 2 years, Odisha has been selected for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. A tableau representing the popular Boita Bandana festival has got the nod to take part in the event.
Sudarshan Pattnaik builds World’s Tallest Santa Claus via Sandart in Puri Odisha
On Christmas eve, noted sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a 45-feet-high sand Santa Claus with a “World Peace” message at Puri beach here today. Sudarsan used more than 1000 tonnes of sand with some coloured sand in creating Santa.…
Bhubaneswar Travel destination Khandagiri & Udayagiri in Motion by Chandan
Suggestions for Odisha Govt : Add Indian Naval Ship based museum by Sarthak Mishra
Can we look at establishing an Indian Naval Ship based Museum in Odisha on the lines of those established on Vizag, Ernakulam (Kerala) and Karwar (Karnataka), which attracts a lots of tourists. Similar, tourist attractions are common in US (New…
Now get a view of Bhitarkanika national park in luxury cruise boats
In July 2014, Odisha forest department had procured the boats, designed by the naval architect division of the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, at a cost of Rs 4 crore under the ICZMP. After lying idle for over a year-and-a-half finally it has…
Have a look at majestic menu of Lord Jagannath more than 500 dishes in Puri
Priests offer over 500 different dishes to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Byanjan Dwadashi in Puri. Members of the Gouravihar Ashram in Puri cooked these dishes for the deities. Every year, a few more items are added to the lavish…
Tourism Infrastructure now upgraded at Devkund Waterfalls near Similipal in Odisha
According to a PTI report, a new eco-tourism complex has been inaugurated at Devkund, a green covered area located at the foothills of the Simlipal wildlife sanctuary, in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. The beauty of this place lies in its…
ISRO and NASA to carry out India’s first hyperspectral study in Chilika Lake Odisha
To study the biological and geographic parameters of Chilika lagoon and its basin eco-system, the Space Application Centre of ISRO with support from NASA is all set to carry out a hyperspectral study next week, a first of its…