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Odisha Information and Public Relations minister, Pradeep Amat, who was the chief guest at the event, handed over the award to OTV’s Human Resources Department Head, Abha Walia.

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The guests include Bhagyashree Sahu from Odisha who was applauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat for her Pattachitra paintings on soft stones.

As per the belief, like ordinary people, the Holy Trinity also suffers from the scorching heat of summer. In a bid to beat the heat, the sibling deities enjoy water sports at Narendra Puskarini during the 21-day-long Chandan Yatra.

The topic of today’s meeting was ‘Transforming logistics for coastal economies with a focus on sustainability. It was held at the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) campus in Bhubaneswar.

Before setting out for the event, the saffron party workers held a grand road show from Uttara Square and escorted the veteran actor to the venue. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra and party president of Puri district Ashrit Patnaik also participated in the roadshow. 

The farmers alleged the leaders’ participation in the festival would bring no joy to them. They alleged that they are yet to receive seeds. 

The rituals began after the Biswakarma and other Maharana servitors brought the divine garland of consent (Agyan Mala) from Goddess Charchika in front of Srimandir before commencing the chariot construction as per the Vedic rituals at the Ratha Khala on the Bada Danda.

Eid or Eid-Ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan. During the month of Ramzan, Muslims hold Roza (fast) from dawn to dusk. On this day, they thank 'Allah' for bestowing His blessings on them.

These beautiful rock-cut caves are attracting visitors from far and near for their exquisite carving and inscriptions. But these caves are under threat. 

All such illegal activities are happening despite the fact that Sisupalgarh is a restricted zone where digging even a one-foot-deep hole is considered illegal.

People from all sections of life and political leaders cutting across party lines paid their glowing tribute to the departed leader. 

The uniqueness of the festival is that 35 villages participate and come together to celebrate the festival.

Along with the live show of Prarthana channel's popular programme Bhajan Antakhyari, the visitors also enjoyed an array of traditional delicacies including 'pitha' among others. 

On this auspicious occasion, special rituals are performed at Sri Jagannath Temple (Srimandir) in Puri with recitation of the new Odia almanac (Panji) before the Holy Trinity.