Chilika, one of Asia’s largest salt-water lakes and is ideally located to the East coast of India, in one of India’s most enchanting state – Orissa. This picturesque pear shaped lake is shallow and stretches for almost 70 Kms. With…
Awesome Odisha crafts in display at Chennai Exhibition
Resplendent in the typically gilded, brass thread-wrapped look of Odisha’s dhokraware, the 60 cm Ganesha exudes the charm of tribal art. Nearby stand tribal iron dhokraware figures with details of headgear, dress and water pot beautifully worked out. These are…
Odisha pavilion wins Silver at International Trade Fair in Delhi
The Odisha pavilion won silver at the India International Trade Fair 2014 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The pavilion was designed on maritime glory and the transformation of modern Odia women in tune with growth and prosperity. Besides,…
Can Odia Folk Art Form “Palla” really survive next generation onwards?
For years, Palla, a folk performing art form of Odisha, has been a major source of entertainment for the people. However, the folk art arm is slowly dying due to lack of encouragement and interest particularly from the younger generation.…
BPUT Students – Online evaluation for exam papers starts next year
Semester papers of the Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) of Odisha and all engineering colleges under it will be evaluated online from the next academic session. A decision to this effect was taken at the BPUT Board of Governors’…
Odisha solar sector now sees investment from ONGC
The state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has decided to invest in Odisha’s solar energy sector, an official said Wednesday. “We have been mandated to generate 3,000 MW solar power in the country. The Odisha government has suggested we invest…
Brahmeswara Temple in Bhubaneswar – a remarkable specimen of Odishan Architecture
Bhubaneswar is known for its remarkable Shiva temples built between the 7th and 13th centuries AD. There are two architectural phases, the early one (7thto early 10th Century AD) and the later one (10th to 13th centuries AD). Among the…
Informative Documentary on India Surfing Festival in Odisha beaches
Come Visit Odisha: Konark Festival and International Sandart Festival Together
The annual five-day Konark Festival of Odisha showcases some spectacular classical dance performances by leading artists. In 2014, the festival starts from December 1. Since 1989, the Konark Festival has been drawing the attention of travellers to Konark, the home…
Highway Restareas coming soon in Major Odisha roadways to tourist spots
Odisha Tourism Department has decided to set up way side amenities (Jajabar) cottages on main highways across the State linking tourist places. Tourism Secretary Dr Arvind Padhee has asked all the 30 district Collectors to submit a report with the…