Odisha

bazaar · street food

The vibrant atmosphere of Cuttack as evening descends and the city streets come alive with activity.

coastline · temple

The serene coastal landscape of Swargadwar is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Odisha.

lake · wildlife

A small group of Indian domesticated pigs or Boar relax in a shallow muddy wetland pool in Odisha during a warm afternoon.

wildlife · birds

A flock of Brown-headed Gulls (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus) is seen actively foraging and moving along the shoreline of Rushikulya Beach. The birds gather on the orange-toned sand, pecking at the surface in search of food.

coastline · wildlife

Hundreds of Olive Ridley sea turtles have arrived at the Rushikulya river mouth beach in Odisha, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle known as Arribada.

dance

Traditional horse dance performance at Odisha Parba, New Delhi, showcasing the rich traditions, music and colours of Odisha

temple

Paramahansa Mahadev Temple is an ancient Lord Shiva temple in Odisha, situated on the bank of Kathajodi, a very nice place to visit. Jagar is one festivals observed at this place. The temple is near Biribati, Cuttack, Odisha.

temple · highway

Tourists are standing in line for entry and scanning their tickets at the entry gate. You can see a big park inside the Konark Sun Temple. People are using umbrellas to escape the heat.

Due to extreme heat in Orissa, pigs are finding relief by cooling down in muddy water, Watch this video t see how these animals are coping with the intense temperatures.

coastline · industry

Coconut is one of the most important plantation crops of Orissa. The area under coconut production in the State is about 43.3 thousand hectares producing 296.05 million nuts.

birds · wildlife

A compilation of birds from Odisha: Black-rumped Flameback, Black-hooded Oriole, Little cormorant, Pond heron, Little egret, Red-whiskered Bulbul, White-breasted waterhen and White-throated Kingfisher.

coastline · temple

Located on the east coast, Odisha (Formerly Orissa), also known as The Soul of India, is a mystical land where the hoary past and the modern today form a harmonious blend - where ancient temples mingle with modern five star hotels.

lake · river

This video showcases the Satapada Boat Jetty, one of the most popular gateways to Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon.

highway · politics

A busy urban scene unfolds along Durga Chhak Jobra Road in Cuttack. The roadway is filled with the movement of cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, reflecting the daily rhythm of one of the city's active thoroughfares.

coastline · boats

A vibrant coastal scene at Gopalpur Beach and its adjacent Gopalpur Port showcases rows of traditional wooden fishing boats resting along the shoreline and harbour area.

railway · architecture

An Indian Railways train is seen crossing the Mahanadi Rail Bridge over the Mahanadi River. The river appears wide and relatively calm, with sandy banks visible along its course, typical of the delta region.

temple · ceremony

The entrance area of Maa Ramachandi Pitha shows devotees gathered near a large sacred tree within the temple premises. Red prayer cloths are tied to the branches, reflecting local ritual practices associated with wish offerings.

coastline · boats

A sweeping bird’s-eye view of Chandrabagha Beach in Odisha reveals a stunning blend of coastline, community, and coastal livelihood.

highway

river · boats

A boat-load full of villagers cross the Brahmani river on a large barge, before a bridge that is under construction. What a massive river despite summer-time heat, drought and water woes, watering several regions of Orissa.

coastline

Cyclone Fani, one of the strongest storms to batter the Indian subcontinent in decades, uprooted trees and triggered rains as it enters West Bengal post-midnight, hours after making landfall and causing havoc in Odisha.

politics

Government officials of Odisha hold a press conference to create awareness and inform the public about the deadly Cyclone Fani, which is about to hot Odisha. They share all their plans and precautions to deal with this cyclone.

festival · temple

Scores of devotees wait to pull the three chariots in front of Lord Jagannath temple during the celebration of the 'Rath Yatra' in the coastal city of Puri.