Louise Nolan. I live in London and do most of my paddling on the Thames and its tributaries including the local canal network. I have two lovely sons, one at university and one at home. I first got into paddle…
Chilika Festival at Satpada to start with Decorated Boat Rides, Scuba Diving, Surfing
The state government will organize Chilika Mahotsav at Satapada from January 11 with an aim to promote Chilika as a major tourist destination and highlight its unique flora and fauna. The three-day festival will include various activities, including water…
Golden Beach Festival in Chandipur Beach Odisha starts tomorrow
The annual Golden Beach Festival at Chandipur is scheduled to begin tomorrow. The four-day extravaganza will witnessa number of cultural activities including dances between January 8 and January 11.This is the 17th year of the festivalthat is organised by a…
Video on Travel destination Satkosia Gorge in Odisha
Satkosia spreads along the magnificent gorge over the mighty river Mahanadi in Orissa. Established in 1976 as a wildlife sanctuary, Satkosia is a paradise of immense scenic charm. It is one of the best ecosystems in the country, representing…
India Surf Festival only a month away now Feb 6-8 Ramchandi Beach
The main events at the festival are the Surf Expressions Championship, where surfers show off their freestyle moves, and India SUP Cup. Notably, the SUP Cup is India’s biggest Stand Up Paddle (SUP) competition. Racers from 15 countries will test…
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary near Hirakud Dam Sambalpur Odisha
Wildlife in Debrigarh is situated in the Baragarh district of Orissa, India. Sprawled across an area of 347 sq km the sanctuary is located close to the town of Sambalpur. One of the nearest attractions to this sanctuary is the…
Ever seen the Rajbhavan gardens in Bhubaneswar? You can from Jan 5
The Raj Bhavan garden will be opened for general public from January 5. Governor Dr SC Jamir has given permission to open the garden in two phases. The first phase is from January 5 to 20 and the second phase…
Beautiful Rivers of Odisha – Budhabalanga @ chandipur
A Lovely Afternoon on River Budhabalanga @ Chandipur, Odisha (MGM Calender 2015) All rights of this image reserved by Ar Shakti Nanda (photographer)
Best time to Visit Chilika lake in Odisha as 700000 migratory birds arrive
At least seven lakh migratory birds have arrived at Odisha’s Chilika Lake, India’s largest brackish water lagoon, since October for their winter sojourn. Highest concentration of birds were seen at Nalabana island and Mangalajodi, a wet land inside…
Ladu Baba Temple in Saranakul Odisha – syncretism of Vishnu and Shiva
One of the well-known examples of syncretism of Vishnu and Shiva is Ladu Baba or Ladukeswara in Nayagarh Hills. The little town of Saranakula is about 100 km from Bhubaneswar. The temple cluster was built in the 15th century AD.…