Bhubaneswar: The 125th Ekamra Walks was held today in the premises of the 10th Century built Mukteswara temple in the presence of around 35 guests from various walks of life.
Ekamra Walks is an initiative of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in association with the Department of Tourism and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) to reinvent the way the locals and tourists reconnect with the Temple City on every Sunday.
International students from Australia of a Bhubaneswar based private University participated in the walk who were transfixed by the legends and myths of Ekamra Kshetra and were curious to know more.
Sophia, the guide and curator of the walk interacted with the guests and answered all their queries. The walk concluded at the medicinal plant garden Ekamra Van where some of the guests were pleased to buy some plants for themselves.
Similarly, the anniversary walk of the Museum Walk also saw an enthusiastic crowd exploring the art, craft, fabric and beautiful tribal traditions of the “India’s best-kept secrets, Odisha”.
“I had a lovely time, learnt a lot and got to experience the art, craft and handloom of Odisha. The Ekamra Walks members were very helpful and patient. I will definitely try and explore more,” said Deepti Jayaraj, Special Secretary Finance Government of Jharkhand a participant of the afternoon’s Museum Walk.
The walk began with a beautiful introduction to the museum and the rich cultural legacy of Odisha. As the group moved through the different galleries dedicated to different art forms, both old and new, they were fascinated by the beautiful displays of craftsmanship and the stories behind them.
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