Tag: Gopapura

Baragarh: The district headquarters town of Bargarh has turned into mythological ‘Mathura Nagari’ and Ambapali village has become ‘Gopapura’ with the world famous Dhanu Jatra of Bargarh kicking off on a colourful note today. MPs Prasanna Acharya and Prabhas Singh inaugurated the event in presence of district Collector, local MLA and other dignitaries. The entire […]

Bargarh: The reign demon king ‘Kansa’ began as the 68th edition of the world famous Dhanu Yatra kicked off today in Bargarh town. ‘Kansa’s rule will continue till January 12. For this enactment of mythological anecdote of Krishna Leela and Mathura Vijay, the Bargarh town has adorned the guise of Mathura Nagar, while Ambapalli has […]

Baragarh/Bolangir: World famous Bargarh Dhanua Jatra is all set to begin from Monday as all the rituals were conducted before Goddess ‘Samaleswari’- the presiding deity of the event and western Odisha. The artisans are busy giving final touches to stage for the 11-day gala festival. The event which will set the stage for all mythological […]

Bargarh: The western Odisha town of Bargarh is bustling with activities for the ensuing Dhanu Yatra, the biggest open air theatre in the world, beginning from January 2. This would be the 68th edition of Dhanu Yatra in Bargarh town. Preparation for the most popular event began on Sunday evening after a ritual in the […]

Bargarh: The western Odisha town of Bargarh is all set to stage 71st edition of the world’s largest open air play, Dhanu Jatra from tomorrow. The 11-day open theatre will showcase the triumph of good over evil and portrayal of the mythological rule of demon king Kansa followed by his demise at the hands of […]