Odisha tourism department has decided to invest Rs 2.50 crore to develop the Rathibali waterfall and to create a food park along NH-26 in Koraput district to attract tourists to this tribal hinterland. Situated around 60 km from the district…
Damanjodi all set to inaugurate World’s Second Tallest Hanuman Statue from Mar 3-9
Parital Anjaneya Temple is tallest statue of Hanuman in the world. It is located in the village of Paritala on NH-9, approximately 30 km from the city of Vijayawada, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The statue, installed in…
Heard about 3 year old Anish Pattnaik of Sunabeda Odisha? India Record holder and Brand ambassador of Shemrock
Sai Anish Pattnaik, son of Smt. Swaroopa and Sh. Saroj Kumar Pattnaik is a 3 year old miracle, who has proved himself by exhibiting unbelievable talent by showcasing tremendous memory power. A student of the prestigious SHEMROCK Sandipani, Koraput, Sunabeda,…
Nice to see Sona Mohapatra showcasing Kotpad Weaves of Odisha as showstopper in Amazon India Fashion week
Clothes have a magical quality about them. Your attire becomes who you are, your personality defined! Singer Sona Mohapatra, who turned a showstopper for the label Virtues by Viral, Ashish and Vikrant, added drama with her powerful act on the…
Did you know Kalidasa Classic Meghadootam was inspired from Ramgiri and Gupteswar in Odisha?
Kalidasa’s classic ‘Meghadootam’ was inspired from Ramgiri and Gupteswara caves in Gajapati district of Odisha. It was at this place that the 5th century Sanskrit scholar witnessed many beautiful sights of moisture-laden clouds which originated from the Andaman sea taking…
Nice to see Bandhugaon in Interior Koraput district goes Solar
Recognised as one of the country’s 10 most backward blocks in the country, Bandhugaon in Koraput district of Odisha has now something to cheer about. At least 24 revenue villages and hamlets in this inaccessible and Maoist-hit block have got solar…
#OdishaExpress : Virtual Tour of Odisha Part 2 covering Jeypore to Cuttack via Berhampur
Route-2: Jeypore to Cuttack Major places covered: Jeypore, Koraput, Rayagada, Berhampur, Balugaon, Cuttack Jeypore Attractions •Picturesque Kolab dam Upper Kolab Dam Upper Kolab Dam (Picture Courtesy: http://www.travyde.com) •Gateway to the famous Gupteshwar temple (Picture Courtesy: http://www.blogodia.wordpress.com) main-entrance Entrance to…
India’s Odisha — the land that time forgot : A must Read Travel Article from Nikkei Asian Review magazine
“Jay Jagannath! Jay Jagannath!” A sea of people chants the sacred mantra while pulling on thick ropes hauling three massive, 14-meter-high wooden carts decorated in red and gold. The carts, loaded with dozens of priests, carry the statues of Jagannath,…
Awesome to see Desia in Koraput is trying sustainable Tourism via crowdfunding : Don’t miss the video
About the project What is Desia? Desia stands for low land tribes and their natives. Since there are various tribal communities at the Koraput valley, it’s an effort to unite under the name DESIA, which means typical tribal folks of the region.…
Heard about this unique FM Radio station running in Koraput only?
Set up with an aim to focus on rural developmental issues and provide a forum to villagers to air their concerns, Dhimsa FM radio station situated at Chhapar village of Umri Panchayat in Odisha’s Koraput district is something unique. Established…