Odisha

coastline

When the life giving water itself turns the turtles upside down, along come these good samaritans who help rare Olive Ridley Turtles right themselves on Odisha beach, or they would die within hours.

farmland

Tarbooz kheti: A Watermelon farmer harvests and carries away a huge load of tarbuz from his fields in Orissa, balancing them in two baskets hung from a pole that he supports on his shoulders.

highway

Good road surfaces in Orissa, as one drives to Puri town. Travelling on the road to Puri in Odisha: Wide open Orissa roads, tree cover on both sides

railway

village · lake

Cooling off acquires an altogether different meaning when these village kids decide to take a dip in the local village pond, after school, and on their way back home! Maybe they even come out with a fish or two! Swimming in a pond: Village…

old town · dance

Step into a world of cross-cultural art and mythology with this exclusive museum footage featuring some of the most captivating exhibits at the Odisha State Maritime Museum.

coastline

A drive-through along the Chandrabhaga beach front which is one of the cleanest beaches in India. See the lovely atmosphere of a pristine sea-side town in Orissa, India.

river · architecture

What a massive river despite summer-time heat, drought and water woes, watering several regions of Orissa. Sand bars have got exposed along the river-bed due to summer-time water shortages.

Even Oriya people love their maach and not just the neighbouring Bengal folks. Fish are caught from village ponds and streams and sold in local markets such as here at Balam Kuli in Orissa state.

coastline

The job's done on the beach, it's evening time and the sun has already set. An adult Olive Ridley turtle goes back into the sea at Rushikulya beach in Orissa.

crafts

Odisha Handloom fashion show by Divya Sheth, Shruti Sancheti and Raas seen at the Odisha Parba 2018. A Fashion show woven around the beautiful handlooms and textiles from various parts of Odisha were the highlight of the mega event.

village · street food

The large-scale preparation of a traditional community feast during a village celebration in Odisha, India. Local cooks work in a temporary outdoor kitchen, deep-frying fresh fish in a massive iron kadhai over heavy-duty burners.

temple · ceremony

A large gathering of devotees is seen at Shree Jagannath Temple, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in India. The crowd moves steadily through the temple परिसर, with people offering prayers, chanting, and waiting for darshan.

bazaar

Vegetable markets in Odisha are vibrant, colourful spaces full of life and local flavour. Farmers and vendors gather early in the morning to sell freshly harvested produce — from leafy greens and seasonal vegetables to local fruits and spic…

festival · temple

Asa a sea of humanity, Juggernaut's Rath Yatra is pulled along during 2024 Jagannath Rath Yatra at Jagannath Mandir Hauz Khaz, by sheer human power, among a heaving mass of Oriya humanity.

wildlife · birds

The novel coronavirus has caused unprecedented losses in life and businesses. It has also changed the everyday routines in life globally. In India also the reverse migration is one of the biggest like no one has ever seen.

coastline

Cyclone Amphan from the Indian Ocean closes in towards the eastern coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal. The strong winds and heavy rains caught on camera as the intensity increase.

temple · old town

Visitors queue at the main entry gate of the magnificent Konark Sun Temple, one of India's most celebrated architectural masterpieces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

coastline

Newly hatched Olive Ridley Turtles happily swim to the Bay of Bengal's waters in Odisha A House Crow predatee upon rare turtles, eat unhatched Olive Ridley Turtle eggs: Nature red in tooth and claw A House Crow turns turtle babies upside do…

birds · livestock

A Little / Cattle Egret or bagula / bagla slouches with its shoulders melding into its neck. Bird call aplenty around this Orissa village pond, as an Egret rests after a hunting session.

lake · river

Aquaculture shrimp farms spread across the outskirts of Chilika Lake, forming a patchwork of ponds surrounded by dense green vegetation.

temple · street food

People of Odisha and the tourists are enjoying the street food of Konak outside the Konar Sun Temple, like Pani Puri, Coconut water, cold drinks, Sambar wada, and ice cream. You can also buy some handicrafts and traditional items.