Tag: Kansa

Bargarh: The 11-day Dhanu Yatra celebrations came to an end in Bargarh town on Thursday with the enactment of the episode of Mathura king Kansa’s death in the hands of Krishna and Balaram. The largest open air theatre ‘Dhanu Yatra on Sunday concluded with the death of demon king Kansa at the hands of his […]

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: Artiste Hrusikesh Bhoi, who has been playing the role of demon king ‘Kansa’ at the Bargarh Dhanu Yatra for ninth time consecutively, today beg apology for playing the role of ‘Kansa’ at Dharmasala Loka Mahotsav held recently. In his apology, Bhoi said, “I made a mistake and will not repeat such mistake in future. […]

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 largest open air theatre ‘Dhanu Yatra on Sunday concluded with the death of demon king Kansa at the hands of his nephew Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna accompanied by his brother Balaram, who were invited by Kansa’s minister Akrura to demon’s king durbar, killed the tyrant king marking the end of 11-day festival. Worried […]

Bargarh: The controversy over selection process of artistes for the main characters of world famous Dhanu Jatra in Bargarh was put to rest with the working committee finally deciding not to change the artistes for the open air theatre this year at a meeting on Thursday. The decision to cancel selection of new artistes was […]