Festivals & Events News Updates

Every year UNICEF Day for Change is celebrated on December 11 to raise awareness about underprivileged children so that this awareness leads to a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

Every year the world celebrates International Human Rights Day on December 10 to emphasize the significance of rights every individual in this world is entitled to.

The United Nations decided to celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9 every year from 2003 onwards.

The entire world’s stability and development is facing some basic challenges and the backdrop of corruption can be traced in most of them.

Besides passionate bikers, this festival cum bike expo is also participated by international brands such as KTM, Harley Davidson, and Husqvarna Motorcycle. These brands have their pavilions where they launch new bikes, interact with their clients, display the latest bike accessories along with riding gears.

Manabasa Gurubar is also related to cultivation. By worshipping a ‘mana’ filled with newly harvested paddy grains, farmers thank Goddess Laxmi for blessing them with a good harvest.

Odisha is known for its rich tradition, cultural grandeur, and its unique festivities. Manabasa Gurubar adds bright colours to the landscape of Odisha’s cultural heritage.

Soil is home to more than one-fourth of the Earth's biodiversity. Most of the earth’s biodiversity lies beneath our feet.

Prathamastami is also celebrated in Srimandir, Puri. Madhabananda Jew, the presiding deity of Madhabananda Jew temple at Niali in Cuttack, is the maternal uncle of Lord Jagannath.

World Soil Day is celebrated every year on December 5 to raise awareness about the degrading condition of the soil.

The Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year on December 4 to remember the achievement and role the Indian Navy has played in keeping the country’s coastal lines safe during wars.

WHO celebrates December 3 every year as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to make people aware of how their caring attitude can increase the life quality and span of disabled people.

For non-vegetarians, particularly for those who have a special liking for dried fish, this fair has been a place of attraction. 

World Computer Literacy Day was first celebrated on December 2, 2001, to promote digital learning and also increase awareness about digitalisation.

The situation is so dire that it is nearly impossible to talk on mobile phones once you enter the Bali Yatra ground, let alone the internet. Due to lack of adequate mobile towers, mobile phones do not work when so many people gather at the fair ground.