Sitalsasthi (or Sital Sasthi) is a grand week-long carnival celebrated with immense fervor in Western Odisha, particularly in the historic city of Sambalpur. Falling on the sixth day (Sasthi) of the bright fortnight of the…
Dola Purnima (also known as Dola Yatra) is one of the most cheerful and colorful festivals celebrated across Odisha. Falling on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna (typically late…
Dhanu Jatra (or Dhanu Yatra) is a magnificent 11-day theatrical festival held annually in the town of Bargarh, Western Odisha. Officially spread across a 8 km radius, it holds a place in the Guinness Book…
Pana Sankranti, also known as Maha Vishuva Sankranti, is the traditional Odia New Year and the beginning of the solar calendar in Odisha. Falling on the first day of the solar month of Mesha (typically…
Prathamastami is a unique and cherished festival in Odisha dedicated to honoring the firstborn child (Pudhan or Prathama) of every family. Observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month…