Culture

Worshipping formlessness

Culture pratisrutimedia - August 7, 2020

Point of view Is God formless? If it has some form, should it be physical or subtle? Such conflicts should be put to rest, suggests...

Preservation of Historical Monuments

Culture ppb - February 9, 2021

There are 3693 monuments of national importance under protection of Archaeological Survey of India. The encroachment in the premises of the protected monuments/area are removed...

Odisha Darbar Draws Crowds

Culture ppb - March 5, 2018

Blessed with a vast treasure trove of art and culture, the state should have been the toast of the culture world. Instead, it is...

How old are the Lords?

Culture Sugyan Choudhury. - July 14, 2018

Contrary to the findings of history which points out that the cult of Lord Jagannath started from 1112A.D., the Rig Vedic period together with...

Petroleum Minister Inaugurates World-Class Interpretation Centre and Tourist Amenities at Konark Sun Temple

Culture pratisrutimedia - April 2, 2018

Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Skill Development & EntrepreneurshipShri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated the world-class Interpretation Centre and tourist facilities at Konark Sun...

Sharadiya Durga Puja

Culture Rajkishore Mishra - October 24, 2020

Sharadiya Durga Puja or autumnal worship of goddess Durga is a customary ritual in India, celebrated both with austerity and jubilation. Goddess Durga is...

Worshipping formlessness

Culture Ramesh Patnaik - August 7, 2020

Point of view Worship of idols, however, has been considered idolatry in monotheistic religions as "veneration of false Gods". Opposition to idol worship has given...

HERITAGE OF ODISHA

Culture Dr Prafulla Kumar Rath - August 7, 2020

Odisha, the place where flourished many religious tenets, gallantry of the local militia, architectural representations of extraordinary artistic skill and craftsmanship, prosperity through maritime...

MINOR ATTACKS INTO PURI SRIMANDIR

Culture Dr. Prafulla Kumar Rath - June 23, 2020

Wooden images of Adi Shankara and the first pontiff of Gobardhana Matha Padmapada were enshrined on the Ratna Simhasan and were worshipped along with...