Chhau Dance is a semi-classical Indian dance form with martial, tribal, and folk roots native to eastern India—specifically Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. In 2010, UNESCO inscribed Chhau onto the Representative List of the Intangible…
Niladri Bije is the grand concluding festival of the world-famous Ratha Yatra in Puri, Odisha. The term Niladri refers to Srimandir (the abode of Lord Jagannath on the Blue Mountain), while Bije means “royal entrance.”…
Bahuda Yatra is the grand return chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshana in Puri, Odisha. The word Bahuda in Odia translates to “return.” It takes place on the ninth day…
Snana Yatra (also known as Debasnan Purnima) is the majestic ceremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshana at the 12th-century Srimandir in Puri, Odisha. Celebrated on the full moon day…
Akshaya Tritiya (also known as Akti or Akha Teej) is one of the most sacred and auspicious days in the Hindu and Jain calendars. Falling on the third day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight (Shukla…