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Kumar Purnima is one among the much awaited festivals for girls in Odisha. Kumar or Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva was born on this day. This day marks the beginning of Gajalaxmi Puja across the state. Young girls across the state…

Kendrapara: The Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district of Odisha is well known to animal and bird lovers across the globe. Its natural beauty welcomes tourists from far and wide places. A popular sighting of Bhitarkanika…

Surat: A jeweler in Surat has created a stunning portrait of the late business legend Ratan Tata  as a tribute. The tribute is made from 11,000 diamonds, a fitting choice for the national icon. The breathtaking portrait has gone viral on…

Cuttack: There is a unique tradition prevalent in the puja of Alisha Bazar in Cuttack of Odisha. Here fish is offered to Durga Maa on Mahanavami during Durga puja. While the festive fervour has gripped the twin city of Odisha…

Cuttack: The famous Durga Puja of Odisha’s silver city Cuttack is shining with gold and silver tableaus, gold ornaments of deities at different pandals and eye-catching light decoration. Today, Mahanavami is being observed at the Pithas…

Sambalpur: The ‘Khandadhua’ (washing of the holy sword) ritual of Maa Samaleshwari was performed today in Sambalpur of Odisha. Now, the rituals of Navami are going to begin. Goddess Maa Samaleswari is the presiding deity of Sambalpur.…

Cuttack: Durga puja in Cuttack, the silver city of Odisha is very famous. Akin to other years, Durga puja has been organised in many pandals. Many of these pandals are dazzling with gold and silver tableaus. As per reports, the Puja…

At a tender age of just 2 years and 9 months this wonder boy of Odisha has his name written in the India Book of Records. At an age when children are learning to speak their first words, this boy can remember and recall a humongous amounnt…

The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Durga's warrior avatar mother Katyayani. Goddess Katyayani is worshiped on this day. Hindu Shakti Goddess Parvati is worshiped in the form of Katyayani during Navaratri. By worshiping…

Rairakhol: A paratha with pattern of Lord Jagannath’s face has been spotted in Rairakhol town in Sambalpur district of Odisha recently. Following the incident, a divine atmosphere has gripped the area as many people are flocking to the…