There is something beautiful about an old temple in Odisha. It may not be famous. It may not appear on a tourist map. It may not have thousands of visitors every day. Perhaps it stands quietly beneath an old banyan tree at the corner of a village, beside a narrow road, or between houses that…
When we hear the word sugar, most of us immediately think of sweets, chocolates, cakes or soft drinks. But sugar can show up in many other foods too. A breakfast cereal, packaged drink, flavoured yoghurt, biscuit or even a seemingly healthy snack may contain added sugars. This doesn’t mean that every packaged food is unhealthy or…
The Art of Pattachitra: How an Ancient Tradition Survived Into the Modern Age In an age of smartphones, digital artwork and artificial intelligence, it is easy to assume that traditional art forms belong to the past. But in a small village near Puri, generations of artists continue to sit with brushes in hand, carefully painting…
There is a different kind of pleasure in travelling somewhere that doesn’t appear on every weekend itinerary. No long queues. No crowded viewpoints. No rush to take the perfect photograph. Just a quiet road, the sound of birds, a small local eatery and enough time to actually enjoy where you are. Odisha is particularly rewarding…
When people talk about Odisha’s food, a few familiar names usually come up—Pakhala, Dalma, Chhena Poda and Dahi Bara Aloo Dum. And yes, they deserve the attention. But Odisha’s food story is much bigger than these popular dishes. Across villages, small towns, coastal communities and family kitchens, Odisha has a remarkable variety of traditional food…
For a long time, Odisha was often overlooked when people planned holidays in India. Travellers usually had a short list of popular destinations—Goa for beaches, Rajasthan for heritage, Kerala for nature, or Himachal Pradesh for the mountains. Odisha, meanwhile, quietly offered a little bit of everything. Today, that is beginning to change. From…
10 Hidden Places in Odisha That Even Many Locals Haven’t Visited When people think about Odisha, famous destinations like Puri, Konark, and Bhubaneswar usually come to mind. These iconic places attract millions of visitors every year, but beyond the well-known tourist circuit lies another side of Odisha—one filled with peaceful valleys, untouched waterfalls, quiet…
Every year, the coastal town of Puri in Odisha transforms into a sea of devotion, colour, music, and celebration. Streets echo with the chants of “Jai Jagannath” as millions of devotees gather to witness one of the oldest and most spectacular religious festivals in the world—the Jagannath Rath Yatra. The Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026,…
How to Fast on Navratri – A Complete Day-Wise Guide Introduction Navratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated for nine days in devotion to Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Many devotees observe fasts during these nine days, not just as a spiritual practice but also as a way to purify the…
Dehradun: 10 Amazing Facts That Make the Gateway to the Himalayas Truly Unique Introduction Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, is a city that perfectly balances natural beauty, cultural richness, and modern development. Nestled in the Doon Valley, between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, it is surrounded by the majestic Himalayas. Known as the gateway to…
