Paintings on Chariots
The wooden chariots (mobile form of the temple) are the temporary abodes of the Jagannath Trinity. The deities are installed in these chariots (locally...
Lord Jagannath and Car Festival
Car Festival of Lord Jagannath at Puri is a symbol of Orissa for the rest of India. It manifests Oriyan character and the Orissan...
Deities on Fast
The stalemate between Odisha government and servitors of Jagannath temple, Puri, over the issue of restricting entry of devotees into the shrine's sanctum sanctorum...
34 projects successfully implemented under National Culture Fund Scheme : Culture Minister
National Culture Fund (NCF) set up as a Trust under the Charitable Endowment Act, 1890 on 28thNovember, 1996 by the Government, with a view...
Petroleum Minister Inaugurates World-Class Interpretation Centre and Tourist Amenities at Konark Sun Temple
Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Skill Development & EntrepreneurshipShri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated the world-class Interpretation Centre and tourist facilities at Konark Sun...
Odisha Darbar Draws Crowds
Blessed with a vast treasure trove of art and culture, the state should have been the toast of the culture world. Instead, it is...
Now, this is the time for the sojourn of the Lords
The quintessential aspect of ‘India’s composite culture is best illustrated in the celebration of the Car festival at Puri, where the narrow boundaries and...
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Jagannath Culture A Timeless Synthesis of Science, Philosophy, Spirituality and Humanity: From Snana Purnima...
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Will Sujata Rout Script a Comeback for BJD?
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