India is entering a phase where governance is not just administration, but meaning. Policy, pride, and politics are merging to shape a new imagination of what India was, is, and seeks to become.

In the courtyards and kitchens of India’s cities, towns, and villages, women still perform small rituals that outlast festivals and fashions — gestures of devotion that keep memory alive in silence.

As the world turns inward and nations fortify borders, Odisha looks outward — across tides, across time. Bali Jatra reminds us that our ancestors crossed oceans not to dominate, but to connect.

An exploration of Dr Mayadhar Mansingh’s poetic, critical, and translational legacy—tracing how the Premika Kabi redefined modern Odia literature through love, intellect, and cultural insight.

As cities suffocate under their own light shows, the question is no longer about faith but about responsibility — can we still celebrate without choking on our own defiance?

From Odisha’s Bada Badua Daka to Mexico’s Día de los Muertos, from Cambodia’s Pchum Ben to Europe’s All Souls’ Day, here is the thread that connects us all.

How the living continuum of culture in the Indian subcontinent evolved into a discourse of identity, belief, and power.

An Odia genius who measured the heavens with bamboo instruments and aligned faith with the precision of science, reminding us that culture is a way of reading the cosmos to understand ourselves.

In the moonlit courtyards of Odisha, festivals like Kumar Utsav and Gajalaxmi Puja reveal how beauty, belief, and belonging intertwine. But what do they represent in the larger narrative of Society?

In Upendra Bhanja, we do not merely encounter a poet of the past. We meet the first philosopher of Odia feeling, one who turned language into consciousness, and consciousness into art.

In India, where religion, ritual, and rhythm of life are so tightly interwoven, festivals become both mirrors and moulds of the past, the present & the future.

Not just a god to be worshipped, but a system to be lived. How Shree Jagannatha shaped Odisha’s language and identity through everyday rituals.

A formless faith that rose from the tribal soils of Odisha, resisting caste, ritual, and silence. Mahima Dharma is a living grammar of dissent, devotion, and indigenous identity.

Where heritage meets humanity, and policy finds its pulse in memory. This is what happens when development speaks like home.

Odisha’s rare Chausath Yogini Temples at Hirapur & Ranipur-Jharial are now on UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. Discover their history, architecture, and significance.

Rituals help us remember, across time, emotion, and tradition. But what makes them so powerful, even today?

Discover Ekamra Kshetra, the ancient cultural and spiritual hub of Bhubaneswar, known for its temples, heritage sites, and historical ......

Explore the ancient temples of Odisha, known for their grandeur and spiritual significance. Discover the beauty of Kalinga architecture in..

Cultural heritage is the cornerstone of societal identity, encompassing traditions, languages, arts, and historical narratives. However, the rapid pace of globalisation, technological advancements, and changing lifestyles are leading to a growing disconnect between generations in how they perceive and engage with cultural heritage. The challenge lies not just in preservation but in reshaping perceptions —ensuring that cultural heritage remains relevant, evolving, and valued a

Odisha Travel Bazaar 2025 boosts cultural tourism, global ties & heritage economy, driving ₹5,000 Cr growth & empowering artisans & artists.