The Government of Odisha is deeply committed to preserving and promoting the state’s rich art, culture, and heritage. Since gaining statehood in 1936 based on language, Odisha has been home to diverse ...

Noted film actor and jatra artiste Raimohan Parida, who excelled in portraying negative roles, was found hanging in his home in Bhubaneswar on Friday morning. Raimohan Parida was known for his ...

BHUBANESWAR : Despite two years having passed since the state government prohibited obscenity in jatra shows and Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan’s announcement five months back to bring in new ...

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana meet Viradha, a ferocious rakshasa (demon), in the dense forests of Dandakaranya. Viradha not only clashes ...

Bhubaneswar: Following several complaints of vulgar displays and inappropriate content during jatra performances, state govt is planning to introduce rules to check nudity on stage during shows, said ...