Odisha celebrates Daan Utsav, finds joy in giving

Bhubaneswar: People across the state are finding joy in spreading smiles by donating and sharing for the Daan Utsav, a unique festival that has become popular over the past few years.

Neither religious nor a cultural event, this festival is not owned by anyone so everyone can celebrate the Joy of Giving that begins on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, also celebrated as National Day of Service.

"We have been celebrating Daan Utsav here at Bakul Library, Bhubaneswar. This year volunteers of our organisation in 13 cities across India including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Sambalpur are trying to spread smiles", said Sujit Mahapatra from Bakul Foundation.

Many volunteers, individually and from organisations are visiting orphanages, old age homes and slums to spread smile, joy and learning in various cities across the State.

Bakul Foundation in Bhubaneswar is facilitating the donations of clothes, books and more for the Daan Utsav.