Odisha

Gyrate to the thumping beats of energetic tribal and folk dances of Odisha like Jhumar, Dhemsa, paramparika Mukha Nrutya, besides contemporary and fusion dances.

temple · ceremony

Devotees at Chandi Tample in Cuttack, Odisha, India. The Katak Chandi Temple( in Oriya କଟକ ଚଣ୍ଡୀ ମନ୍ଦିର ) is an ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess Chandi, the presiding deity of Cuttack, Orissa.

festival · temple

Crowd across the country witness the famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in the city of Puri, Odisha. Large number of devotees gather on a grand scale for the celebration.

temple · architecture

The Mukteshwar assignable to the middle of the 9th century A.D. is one of the most refined temples in Orissa on account of its elegant proportions and delicate carvings. The temple of Siddheshwar, approximately datable to 10th century A.D.

bazaar

Sugarcane juice vendors in Bhuvneshwar, Odisha. Sugarcane juice selling roadside, peeling canes using hand machine and preparing juice. Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Odisha, formerly known as Orissa.

river · hills

The Daya River starts as a branch of the Kuakhai River at Saradeipur (near Badahati) in Odisha state in India.

coastline

Experience the beautiful beaches of Odisha in this serene video, starting with a calming sunset and transitioning to vibrant daytime footage.

village

Join us on a peaceful biking journey through the tranquil villages of rural Orissa. Experience the serene beauty and simple life of these villages as we explore their charm and tranquility.

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.

Odisha, formerly known as Orissa, is an Indian state on the subcontinent's east coast, by the Bay of Bengal.

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.

coastline · wildlife

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.

railway · architecture

Panoramic view of goods train passes over Mahanadi Rail Bridge and the moving traffic over Mahanadi road bridge of Odisha. The first Mahanadi Rail Bridge was opened on 1 January 1899. It had 64 spans of 100 feet each, on wells 19 ft 6 in.

dance

Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna.

festival · temple

Women making dosas during a competition. Dosa making was a part of the Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav celebrations, organised by Jagannath Mandir and Orissa Arts and Culture Centre at Jagannath Mandir, Thyagraj Nagar - New Delhi.

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.

street food · bazaar

As the evening crowd gathers, this street food stall in Cuttack comes alive with customers stopping by for a quick snack. The vendor works continuously, preparing orders and handing over freshly packed food to waiting customers.

wildlife · birds

Migratory waterbirds swimming on the calm waters of Chilika Lake in Odisha, India. Chilika is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon and one of the most important wintering grounds for migratory birds in the Indian subcontinent.

festival · temple

Puri Rath Yatra begins amid tight security. Meanwhile thousands of devotees gather at Puri to celebrate the chariot festival in Odisha. The chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra are colorfully decorated for the Yatra.

festival · temple

Devotees offer prayer on the streets of Puri during Jagannath Rath Yatra, Odisha. Jagannath Rath Yatra one of the most grandest festival in India.

Pattachitra is a general term for traditional, cloth-based scroll painting, based in the eastern Indian state, Odisha.

temple · architecture

Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, a form of Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, the capital of the East Indian state of Odisha.

school

Going to school in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India. Kids wave out on their way to classes. Some students cycle there, school bags and back-packs on their backs, others walk while yet others are transported in cycle rickshaws and school vans.