Kandhei Jatra (literally translating to “Toy Festival”) is a unique, historic folk fair celebrated annually in Berhampur (Brahmapur), the silk city of southern Odisha. Held in the old city area of Khaspa Street, this three-to-three-day… 

Govardhan Puja (also known as Giri Govardhan Puja or Annakut) is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated on the day immediately following Diwali, during the first day (Pratipada Tithi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in… 

Pousha Purnima (also known as Paush Purnima) is an auspicious full moon festival celebrated across India during the lunar month of Pousha (December/January). Marking the culmination of the main winter harvest season and the arrival… 

Anla Navami (also known as Akshaya Navami or Amla Navami) is a profoundly sacred Hindu festival celebrated on the ninth day (Navami Tithi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the holy lunar month of… 

Bada Osha (literally translating to “The Great Fast”) is considered the most significant and sacred fasting festival dedicated to Lord Shiva in Odisha. Observed on the thirteenth day (Trayodashi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha)…