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Joranda Mela begins in Odisha’s Dhenkanal

PT India News - February 22, 2024

Bhubaneswar: Joranda Mela, the annual Magha Mela, began with much fervour at Mahima Gadi in Odisha’s Dhenkanal on Thursday. More than 20,000 mahima sanyasis (ascetics),...

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Surya Rath Yatra celebrated at Konark in Odisha’s Puri

PT India News - January 20, 2024

Bhubaneswar: Surya Rath Yatra (car festival of Sun God) was celebrated with pomp and gaiety at Konark in Odisha’s Puri district on the occasion...

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Odisha’s Dhanu Jatra begins today; Meet ‘Kansas’ who ruled Bargarh during 11 day fest

PT India News - January 15, 2024

Bhubaneswar: Hrusikesh Bhoi will yet again don the role of the ruthless King Kansa during the 11-day Dhanu Yatra, considered to the world’s largest...

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Naveen waives ground rent for community puja in Cuttack this year

PT India News - October 8, 2023

Bhubaneswar: After Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), CMC will not collect ground rent from the organisations holding community puja during this year’s festive season. Chief Minister...

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