Festivals & Events News Updates

The next lunar eclipse will be visible from India on 7 September 2025 and the same will be a total lunar eclipse.

A preparatory meeting chaired by Cuttack collector, Bhabani Shankar Chayani, for the biggest trade fair in the state was held on Thursday. It was attended by Senior officials of the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), RDC (Central), Cuttack DCP and CDA Chairman.

As per the forecast, rain may start from the ‘Shashthi’ of the puja itself. However, no predictions have been released about the parts of the state that may receive rainfall on ‘Navami’ and ‘Dashami’.  

Shardiya Navratri this year began on October 15 and ends on October 23. During these nine days of Navratri, nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped. Each of the weapons placed in the ten arms of Maa Durga represents a particular siddhi or power, and can also be seen as the eternal embodiment of the Goddess. These weapons are shown to the devotees with wishes of strength, protection, and progress.

On World Food Day, leaders on Monday presented the case for urgent action to transform food systems to reduce emissions and build resilience.

Around five hundred years ago, Durga Puja was first celebrated in Cuttack. It is said that Binod Bihari Puja Mandap in Balu Bazar was the place in the city where the first Durga Puja was celebrated. 

The auspicious occasion of Mahalaya marks the end of the Pitru Paksha, otherwise known as Shradh. Those who couldn’t offer ‘pinda' to their forefathers during the 16 days of the Pitru Paksha, are doing the same today. 

Eggs are considered one of the best sources of proteins. On World Egg Day today know why it is important to include eggs in your daily diet.

Every year World Arthritis Day is observed on October 12. The aim is to spread awareness about all types of musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases that have seen a drastic rise in the last few decades.

International Girl Child Day is celebrated on October 11 the world over to make people realise that protecting, nurturing, and caring for the overall development of girl children is very important.

Dirty politics at work leads to unexpected humiliations and comparisons and then it starts taking a toll on the mental health of the employees. On World Mental Health Day know more about issues due to politics at work.

Every year the Indian or National Postal Day is celebrated on October 10. It was Lord Dalhousie who established India Post for the first time in 1854.

On October 10 every year World Mental Health Day is celebrated. Know about the foods that are essential to manage mental well-being.

To ensure that the humanity who has the luxury of having a home is aware of the plight of those who are homeless, every year World Homeless Day is celebrated on October 10.

Indian Air Force was established on October 8, 1932, and ever since then every year Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on this day.