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Ganesh Puja 2021
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Significance, Puja Timings, Rituals And All You Need To Know

The much-awaited festive season will begin in India with Ganesh Puja also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi that is scheduled to be celebrated tomorrow (September 10) amid the shadows of the Covid19 pandemic.  

Cap On Idol Height
Cap On Idol Height: Odisha Govt To Take Decision Within 2 Days

With resentment brewing in many quarters over the Covid-19 restrictions for the upcoming festive season including Durga puja in Odisha, the State government has announced to take a decision on the height of idols within two days

  • Wednesday, 08 September 2021
Odisha Citizens Awards-2021
Odisha Citizens Awards-2021: Nominees Shortlisted For Second Round

Nominees for the Odisha Citizens Awards-2021 (OCA-2021), organised by Odisha Television Network, have been shortlisted after first round of selection

Ganesh Puja In Bhubaneswar
Ganesh Puja In Bhubaneswar: BMC Releases Latest Guidelines, Check Here

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation on Thursday released set of guidelines to be strictly followed by devotees and puja organisers during celebration of Ganesh Puja this year amid COVID guidelines in place.

Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Low-Key Celebrations Due To COVID Restrictions, PM Modi, VP Naidu Extend W
Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Low-Key Celebrations Due To COVID Restrictions, PM Modi, VP Naidu Extend Wishes

While there was an early morning gathering of devotees at the Sri Krishna Janmasthan, as the day progressed, the crowds swelled in Vrindavan, where the festival was celebrated at three temples during the daytime.

Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Here’s How Odisha Celebrates Lord Krishna’s Birthday
Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Here’s How Odisha Celebrates Lord Krishna’s Birthday

The festival is also being celebrated across Odisha with gusto amidst strict observance of the Covid-19 protocols. Janmashtami marks the birthday of Lord Krishna. Devotees keep fast and visit temples to offer prayers on the pious occasion.

  • Monday, 30 August 2021
Lingaraj Temple
Silver Plating Of Bhubaneswar Lord Lingaraj Temple Singhadwar Soon

Singhadwara of Lord Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar will be plated in silver similar to what has been done to the main doors at the Srimandir in Puri

Vice Prez Naidu's Raksha Bandhan Message: Uplift Women's Dignity, Ensure Safe Environment
Vice Prez Naidu's Raksha Bandhan Message: Uplift Women's Dignity, Ensure Safe Environment

Responding to Sushma Swaraj's daughter Bansuri Swaraj's Tweet, which contained pictures of the former Union minister tying rakhi to the Vice President Naidu and applying customary 'tika' on his forehead, Naidu said he misses his "sister" Sushma Swaraj, especially on Raksha Bandhan.

Students Celebrate Raksha Bandhan
Students Celebrate Raksha Bandhan With Cops In Odisha, Share Social Message On Environment Protection

The Rovers and Rangers- student wing of RMD Degree college at Patia celebrated Raksha Bandhan in a unique style in Bhubaneswar on Sunday

Happy Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan 2021: Date, Significance Of Shrawan Purnima; Bhadrapada From August 23

From Shravan Purnima day, 40 day Ashtalakshmi Prayog begins and people perform special puja to remove their financial hurdles.

Happy Onam: Celebrities Share Festivity Greetings With Fans
Happy Onam: Celebrities Share Festivity Greetings With Fans

Celebrities from all the Southern film industries on Saturday wished their fans on the occasion of Onam on social media. Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala.

  • Saturday, 21 August 2021
  • Onam
Happy Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan 2021: Greet Your Loved Ones With These Soulful Quotes

Rakhi, the sacred thread of love and affection between a brother and sister, symbolises respect and assurance of safety. 

Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan: Sort Your Gifting Woes With This Guide On Rakhi

Pamper your siblings with these astonishing gifting ideas this Raksha Bandhan.

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Raksha Bandhan: Demand For Rakhis Goes Up In Cuttack And Bhubaneswar

Make-shift Rakhi stalls have come up all over in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar with price tags ranging from Rs 2 to Rs 1,000 a piece.

Puri Jagannath Temple Reopening
Srimandir Reopening: Darshan Resumption For Puri Townsfolk From Tomorrow

The Puri Jagannath temple is all set to reopen for devotees from tomorrow (Monday) and all the preparations have reached final stages, said district Collector Samarth Verma on Sunday.

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