Paintings on Chariots

Culture Santosh Kumar Rath - July 14, 2018

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

Culture Dr. Harihar Kanungo - July 14, 2018

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

Culture pp - April 21, 2018

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

Culture pratisrutimedia - April 2, 2018

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

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...

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...

Now, this is the time for the sojourn of the Lords

Culture Sugyan Choudhury - July 2, 2017

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...