Odisha Parba 2017
REPLICA OF RATHAS
Created with artistic fervour
RATH YATRA CHARIOTS
Witness the replicas of the 3 divine Raths right here at Odisha Parba. Enjoy the heavenly feeling!
JAGANNATH BHOG
Prepared with divine blessings, relished with sublime pleasure, enjoy soft and crispy khaja, one of the main items of sukhila bhog. Savour the sweet taste and feel blessed!
CULTURAL PROGRAMMES
Expressing the carefree and spontaneous spirit, mirroring the cultural diversity
ODISSI DANCE
Watch the doyens of Odissi perform – Guru Durga Charan Ranbir, Smt Aruna Mohanty (Padma Shri Awardee) & Guru Chandrakant Sutar.
SAMBALPURI DANCE
Enjoy the most popular and rhythmic folk dance by Sambalpur Tribal & Folk Art Centre.
GOTIPUA
Feel awed by the acrobatic performance of young lads under the age of 14, choreographed by Konark Natya Mandap.
JITENDRIYA HARIPAL
Sway to the ‘Rangabati’ song by this Padma Shri awardee and an exponent of Sambalpuri music.
PRINCE DANCE GROUP
Get ready to be floored by this ‘India’s Got Talent’ winning group led by T. Krishna Mohan Reddy.
MAYURBHANJ CHHAU
Feel amazed as the versatile dancers perform ‘Shivaya’ led by Shri Rajesh Sai Babu.
LIVE DEMOS
Displaying the inherent creativity, underlining the deep-rooted heritage
SAND ART
Watch the master artist Sudarsan Pattnaik (Padma Shri Awardee) create art on sand. It’s not often that you get to see magic before your eyes.
APPLIQUE WORK
Watch colourful applique canopies and umbrellas being made by the artisans from Pipili with precision and care.
PATTACHITRA
Grab this lifetime opportunity to see how artists from Raghurajpur recreate these magical paintings in front of your eyes.
WOOD CARVING
Experience the excitement and thrill as artisans from Khurda demonstrate wood carving before you.
SAMBALPURI SAREE
Witness the making of these world famous sarees by the weavers of Bargarh. Feel amazed!
EXHIBITION
Exhibiting the wide spectrum that has evolved and been enriched over the decades
PRE-HISTORY
Explore the rich and varied history buried in the inscriptions on the ancient monuments.
KALINGA EMPIRE
Find out about the Kalinga Empire under one of its most remarkable monarchs, Kharavela.
RENAISSANCE OF ODISHA
Witness some really impressive art work unique to Odisha, like Stone Carving, Pattachitra, Applique, Silver Filigree work, etc.
JAGANNATH DHARMA
Feel impressed by the cultural heritage like Mahari dance and Gotipua, influenced by Jagannath Dharma.
FESTIVALS OF ODISHA
Know about the glorious and traditional festivals like Kartik Purnima, which leads to the famous Bali Yatra.
RESURGENCE & UNIFICATION
Discover unknown facts about the leaders and soldiers who played a vital role in the freedom movement.
FOOD COURT
Revealing the culinary expertise transcending generations
JALAKHIA
Relish the mouth-watering snacks mainly found alongside the streets in every city,be it Bara Ghuguni, Dahibara Aloodum or Mudhi Mansa.
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 time
Watch enthralled as the manifold aspects of Odisha open up before your eyes. Fall in love with the rich culture, enthralling dance forms and spiritual wonders against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Udaygiri Jain caves.
SIGNATURE WALL
Showcasing the kaleidoscopic wonders undisturbed by time
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SELFIE SPOTS
THE HERITAGE SPOT
Find yourself in the heritage crafts village of Raghurajpur
THE SANCTUARY SPOT
Pose amidst the Olive Ridley turtles in the Gahirmatha sanctuary
THE CULTURE SPOT
Get a snapshot in front of the traditional Baghanacha of Berhampur