CULTURAL PROGRAMMES

Expressing the carefree and spontaneous spirit, mirroring the cultural diversity

ODISSI DANCE

Watch the doyens of Odissi perform –Guru Aruna Mohanty, Guru Chandrakant Sutar and Madhumita Rout.

SAMBALPURI DANCE

Enjoy the most popular and rhythmic folk dance by Gangadhar Das and troupe.

KRISHNA BEURA

Sway to the beats of Krishna Beura’s melodious voice, a name to reckon with in the Bollywood music industry.

DANCE DRAMA

The dance drama Odia Paika showcases the heroic saga of the historic Paika Rebellion against the British rule in early 19th century.

MUGAL TAMSA(ODIA PLAY)

Enjoy Mughal Tamsa by Bansiballav Girdhari Natya Sansad, Bhadrak.

CHHAU

Let ‘Krishnayan’ – the dance of valor presented in the Chhau form by Shri Rajesh Sai Babu transport you to a surreal world of rhythm and beats.

LIVE DEMOS

STONE ART

Watch the Master Sculptor, Padma Shri Sudarshan Sahoo create art on stone. Its not often that you get to see magic before your eyes.

PAPERMACHE

Watch beautiful toys, utility items, masks etc come alive in front of you , made from ordinary products like newspapers, rags etc.

PATTACHITRA

Grab this lifetime opportunity to see how artists from Raghurajpur recreate these magical paintings in front of your eyes.

PADDY CRAFTS

Watch how this beautiful and little known tribal craft gives life to exquisite forms from few unhusked rice grains.

KOTPAD SAREE

Witness the tribal weaves of Kotpad saree from the interiors of Koraput in Odisha. The use of natural dyes from roots of aal tree gives it a unique character and texture.

EXHIBITION

Each Odia is a Paika in PATRIOTISM, SPIRIT and ZEAL

FIRST UPRISING & THE PAIKA BIDROH

In 1803, the Khordha region came under the British rule and soon after, Jayee Rajguru galvanised an army of Paika warriors and waged a revolt against the British in 1804. This was the first uprising against the British rule in Odisha. The revolt by Paikas continued and in 1817 was manifested as the Paika Bidroh of 1817 under the leadership of Buxi Jagabandhu. The Paikas were supported by the rajas of Kanika, Kujang, Nayagarh and Ghumusar besides various zamindars, village heads and ordinary peasants. The rebellion quickly spread to Puri, Pipli, Cuttack and other parts of the province.

REVOLTS ACROSS ODISHA

Trails of Odia Valour spread from one region to another through many localised uprisings. The revolts were strongly felt in Parlakhemundi, Ghumsar, Banpur, Khurda, Nayagarh, Daspallah, Kondhmal, Angul, Koraput, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Sundergarh, Kalahandi, Jharsuguda and Balasore.

WOMEN POWER

We salute the spirit of Odia women who spearheaded the freedom struggle in Odisha. The undaunted spirit to fight, the untold sufferings and self-sacrifice to liberate Odisha & India from foreign rule had been possible with the leadership of our freedom fighters and progressive women like Kuntala Kumari Sabat, Rama Devi,Malati Chaudhury, Sarala Devi, Jambubati Devi, Parbati Giri, Abartti Laxmi Bai.

PANCHASAKHA

Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Pandit Nilakantha Das, Acharya Harihar Das, Pandit Godhavarish Mishra and Pandit Krupasindhu Mishra were like five pillars on whom rested the foundation of Odisha’s freedom struggle. These selfless young men were together called by the name of Panchasakha.

BAGHA JATIN

Jatindranath Mukherjee or ‘Bagha Jatin’ (1879-1915), was one of the most astute, dynamic and fearless leaders of the pre-Gandhian revolutionary nationalist phase in India. An inspiring legend in the annals of India’s struggle for freedom, Bagha Jatin was martyred at the age of 36 at Balasore after fighting a fierce gun battle with the British.

MAHATMA GANDHI IN ODISHA

Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi made about seven trips to Odisha between 1921 and 1946. He was moved by the abject poverty of the state. Gandhi ji stressed on development of agriculture, cottage industries, khadi and dairy farms.

FOOD COURT

Revealing the culinary expertise transcending generations

JALKHIA

Relish the mouth-watering snacks mainly found alongside the streets in every city,be it Bara Ghuguni,Dahibara Aloodum or Mudhi Mangsa.

MEETHA

Savour the goodness of lip-smacking sweets and desserts unique to the state,like the world-famous rasogalla, chhena jhilli, chhenapoda, rasabali and more.

PITHA

Enjoy some traditional and nutritious pancakes that mark all the festivals. Arisa,Kakara,Chakuli and enduri are some tasty examples.

BHOJAN

Indulge in the flavours of authentic Odisha Thali served with delicious Dalma , saag , ghanta , khatta , badi choora , chaulo khiri etc

STALLS – HANDLOOMS AND HANDICRAFTS

Glorifying the traditional artistry and craftsmanship embedded in the very fabric of the people

HANDLOOMS

Watch and enjoy the enormous variety of handlooms that add class and comfort – Sambalpuri, Berhampuri, Tussar and Tribal handlooms

HANDICRAFTS

Explore numerous ways to decorate homes and influence lifestyles with crafts of Dhokra, Pattachitra, Stone sculpture and more

MULTI PROJECTOR FILM

Showcasing the kaleidoscopic wonders undisturbed by

Watch the saga of valour of Odisha’s brave-hearts come alive in front of your eyes, on a huge 40 feet high, replica of historic Barbati Fort.

FASHION SHOW 

Presenting the kaleidoscopic wonders undisturbed by time  

Get mesmerized by Fashion Show presenting ethnic textiles of Odisha in contemporary styles. Three internationally renowned designers will take you on an unforgettable journey, into a beautiful world of weaves and crafts.

ART GALLERY

PAINTING FOR KIDS

Painting contest for Kids

Inviting all children below 18 years of age to come and participate in Painting Competition in Odisha Parba at India Gate Lawns, on 10th – 11th March. Free Entry. Win Attractive prizes.