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Delhites swayed by Nitya’s Bharatnatyam performance
New Delhi: Young and upcoming danseuse Nitya Khandelwal enthralled the art lovers of Delhi by her scintillating Bharatnatyam dance recital recently. The maiden stage presentation of Nitya entitled “Arangetram”, showcased much promise and…
Eminent cine critic Surya Deo bags ‘Best Book on Cinema’ award
Bhubaneswar: Noted Odia journalist, historian and cine critic Surya Deo was conferred the ‘Best Book on Cinema’ awards today for his book ‘Kali Paine Kalira Cinema’ during 68th National Film Awards for the Year 2020.
The book authored by…
Raja: An Odia festival to celebrate womanhood
Bhubaneswar: It is that time of the year again when Odia households bustle with preparations of a festival called 'Raja' that celebrates womanhood. This event marks the period of fertility regeneration of the earth, equivalent to menstrual…
Odisha celebrates agrarian festival ‘Akshaya Tritiya’
Bhubaneswar: Agrarian festival 'Akshaya Tritiya' is being celebrated across Odisha today with farmers performing ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’, the ceremonial act of sowing seeds in their paddy fields after ploughing. The occasion marks the…
Devoted to Odissi
The stories of three Japanese artistes who have adopted Odissi as a way of life.
Transcending Barriers
To see an artist embrace a form of creative expression that resonates with them is a beautiful thing, but to see them persevere with a conviction that transcends borders and conceptual barriers is fascinating. Here is Akemi Sakurai’s story…
Prathamastami: A festival of Odisha that celebrates firstborns
Bhubaneswar: Prathamastami celebrates the firstborn child of every family in Odisha. On this day, the first child is called 'podhuan'.
The maternal uncles, who are labelled as 'ashtami bandhu' present them with new clothes along with…
Kartika Purnima: Celebrating Odisha’s glorious maritime history
Bhubaneswar: Kartika Purnima, which falls on the full moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartika, holds significance for Odias as it commemorates Odisha's past maritime glory.
Traders, called as Sadhabas, from this eastern state of…
Kartika: 7 auspicious things that Odias do during the holy month
Bhubaneswar: The month of Kartika is considered to be the most auspicious time in the Odia calendar. Starting on Kumar Purnima and culminating on Kartika Purnima, this month (also known as the month of Damodar i.e. Krishna) is that time of…
Kumar Purnima: 7 things to know about this Odia festival
Kumar Purnima is the full-moon day in the month of October-November. It is observed as the birthday of goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth. The day is also known as Kumar Purnima when young girls in Odisha perform traditional rituals with…