The Puri Beach Festival is a high-energy annual cultural extravaganza held on the golden sands of Swargadwara beach along the Bay of Bengal in Puri, Odisha. Organized by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha…
Chaitra Parba (also referred to as Chaitra Parva) is an ancient, multi-day spring festival celebrated across Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Falling in the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra (mid-April), it marks the end of…
Gamha Purnima is a major festival celebrated across Odisha, falling on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Shravana (July/August). It marks the divine appearance day (Balabhadra Jayanti) of Lord Balabhadra…
Sudasa Brata (also known as Sudasha Vrata) is a deeply revered, traditional vow observed by married women in Odisha. Dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi, this ritual is unique because it is not tied to a fixed…
Manabasa Gurubara (also known as Manabasa Laxmi Puja) is one of the most cherished, widely celebrated domestic festivals in Odisha. Observed on every Thursday (Gurubara) of the Hindu lunar month of Margasira (typically November/December), this…