Festivals & Events News Updates

On the auspicious occasion of Magha Saptami today, large number of devotees thronged Chandrabhaga beach near Konark in Puri on Friday to take a holy dip at Tirtha Pushkarini. Magha Saptami, also known as Ratha Saptami, is one of the major Hindu festivals that falls on the seventh day of the Shukla Paksha.

Magha Saptami, also known as Ratha Saptami, is one of the major Hindu festivals that falls on the seventh day in the Shukla Paksha or waxing period of the Hindu month of Magha (January-February). The festival is dedicated to Lord Sun. 

The mela starts every year on the auspicious day of Magha Saptami. A large number of saints, monks and followers of various Hindu religious sects from across the country have already started to assemble here.

Goddess Saraswati is known to be the goddess of wisdom, art, music, and learning, and hence students seeking knowledge worship her on Saraswati Puja day or Basant Panchami.

Sushma Swaraj, the legendary Indian politician was born on February 14. On the day of her birth anniversary, know some interesting things about Sushmaji and her love marriage to Swaraj Kaushal.

Pulwama Attack on February 14, 2019 left the Indians devastated. That is why it became important that Indians retaliate and put the record straight.

Come Valentine’s Day and guys and girls gear up to find different creative ideas to impress their beloved. But if you happen to be in a new relationship then girls must take some precautions to stay safe while romancing.

On February 14, 2019, when the world was busy celebrating Valentine’s Day, 40 soldiers were killed in Pulwama by a militant group.

Sarojini Naidu who was a freedom fighter and a famous politician of independent India was born on February 13. On her birth anniversary, here are some interesting things about the nightingale of India.

The World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13, today. Know about its amazing history and its evolution over the years.

The confusion over the dates of the celebration of Pana Sankranti, the Odia New Year, came to an end with the Mukti Mandap of Srimandir putting its seal on April 14. 

World Pulses Day is celebrated every year on February 10 to highlight the significance of pulses and to make people aware of their nutritional benefits.

The first World Odia Language Conference underway at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar has been extended for three more days. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced this on Monday. 

On World Cancer Day on February 4, Odisha Television Network (OTN) is going to organise a Mini Marathon in Bhubaneswar to spread awareness about the deadly disease.

Gandhiji was shot at gunpoint by Nathuram Godse on 30 January 1948 while he was returning from his prayers. That is why 30 January is observed as Shaheed Diwas in India.