Ganesh Puja brings in a lot of memories along with delicious delicacies from our childhood. That holiday, Ganesh Pandals, Ganesh puja bhoji and what not. Here are Seven things that every Odia will relate to Collection of Chanda I remember collecting Chanda( the contribution fee) was a huge responsibility may it be in school , […]
5 Perks of having an Odia elder brother
Those who have elder brothers know that growing up with one is tough, but at the same time, it’s also one of the most blessed things that can happen to you. Elder Brothers are like sweet but sour candy that you can’t get enough of. Even though they sometimes make your eyes twitch and your lips pucker, you can’t seem […]
The Story and The History Behind the Existence Lord Jagannath
After the 18 days of Kurukshetra war (Mahabharata) between Kauravas and Pandavas ends, Gandhari cursed Lord Krishna in the grief of the loss of her sons and Kauravas soldiers, with the destruction of Yadavas in a similar manner to the death of her sons. And Lord Krishna accepted with a smile and said: ” So […]
Tussle Between Lord Jagannath and his wife-The story of Niladri Bije and Rasagola Dibasa
It’s pretty much common when you spend a ton of time with someone; you’ll end up bickering at some point. Bickering among couples from time to time is normal. It’s healthy for partners to disagree and to be disagreeable to a degree. This rule not only applies to humans but also to Gods and Goddesses. […]
Ratha Yatra 2020 – Peacefully Organised with COVID-19 Norms Followed
The most religious festival of Odisha, Ratha Yatra was celebrated on 23rd June 2020. For more details on Ratha Yatra – Click Here Earlier the Apex Court had cancelled Ratha Yatra considering the current pandemic situation. But then again petition was filed in Supreme Court seeking partial modification in the earlier order. The guidelines given […]
Ratha Yatra – The Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath
Ratha – Chariot/ CarYatra – Journey Ratha Yatra is one of the most religious festivals of Odisha. Ratha Yatra marks the annual journey of Lord Jagannatha along with his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, from his home (Main Shrine) to his aunt’s home (Gundicha Mandira or Mausi Maa Mandira). It is celebrated every year […]
Snana Purima/ Snana Yatra Everything you need to know about!
Snana Purnima or Snana Yatra is one of the crucial events which is held just 15 days before the Ratha Yatra. It is also known as Debasnana Purnima. Literal meaning So let’s understand what Snana Purnima means. If we go by the literal meaning Snana means Bathing and Purnima means Full moon day. When it Snana Yatra is held? […]
Periods are No Shame : Ollywood Actress Achrita Joins The #RedDotChallenge
The recent #RedDotChallenge (Red Dot Challenge)social media campaign by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) got support from all over the world. Ollywood famous actor Archita Sahu has taken up this challenge through her social media handle, which got a lot of appreciation and support from her fans. A week before the International […]
Sabyasachi Mishra: Actor in Reel Life, Hero In Real Life
Not all reel life heroes are are real-life heroes, and Odisha is lucky enough to have one. Actor Sabyasachi Mishra a k a Pagala Premi of ollywood industry has gone all in to help odia’s in this challenging time of COVID-19 Well, this is not the first time he is doing this he had done […]
Savitri Vrata
Savitri Amavasya is the no moon day in Jyestha month in the Hindu Calendar, and it means it falls in May-June in the western calendar. This day is observed as a fasting day by Hindu women as they pray for their husbands’ long lives. It is also known as Savitri Vrata or Savitri Uwaans. History […]