Bargarh: A 12-hour bandh called by a local organisation to protest police “inaction” in the alleged abduction of a woman, partially affected normal life in Bargarh town, an official said. The bandh ...

At the Bodgeshwar temple jatra in Mapusa, three police officers were injured while restraining Ayush Manoj Naik, who threatened children with a knife. Despite their efforts, Naik swung the knife ...

The Sabarimala Temple in Kerala is a world famous Swamy Ayyappan temple located at an altitude of 914 metres. Mandala Kalam, also known as Mandala Masam is the main pilgrimage season of this renowned ...

For 11 days in January every year, Bargarh transforms into Mathura, the kingdom of Kansa. His story is currently being recreated in the 77th edition of the Dhanu Jatra, arguably the world’s largest ...

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announced a Rs 12.8 crore palace in Bargarh at Dhanu Jatra, alongside Rs 80 crore for a Jira River anicut and Rs 30 crore for canal beautification. The festival's grant increased ...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today attended the ongoing Dhanu Jatra at Odisha’s Bargarh town. The Chief Minister visited the court of Kansa Maharaj, the main attraction of the annual ...

Sambalpur: The 77th edition of world's largest open-air theatre, Dhanu Yatra, started on Friday, transforming Bargarh into the mythical city of Mathura. The 11-day festival will continue till Jan ...

In December 2024, a week-long jatra festival in Khulna featured Swapna Mallick as a lead performer, followed by performances in Pangsha, Rajbari. Known for her powerful presence, Swapna remains one of ...

Bhubaneswar, Jan 3 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday greeted people as ‘Dhanu Yatra’ commenced in Bargarh ...

Bhubaneswar: The world famous Dhanu Jatra at Odisha’s Bargarh town was inaugurated today. Bargarh MP Pradip Purohit inaugurated the festival in the presence of local MLA Ashwini Kumar Sarangi and ...

Bhubaneswar: In an effort to get international recognition for the annual Dhanu Jatra in Bargarh, the State government on Sunday said several measures, including allocation of an additional Rs 50 ...

Odisha government will contend for heritage status from Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) for Bargarh’s famous Dhanu Jatra, arguably the world’s biggest ...