Bhubaneswar, Jan 28: The Odisha tableau at the Republic Day parade, which showcased the heritage of Lingaraj Temple, has bagged the second prize.

The gorgeous tableau of Odisha at the Republic Day parade had attracted the attention of the audience and judges for its unique religious concept.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hand over the trophies to the winning states at Rashtriya Rangashala Camp in Delhi today.

Assam tableau bagged the first prize and Uttar Pradesh secured the third position.

A team of Odia artists led by eminent artist Gajendra Sahu and co-assisted by Chatrapati Biswal and Tapan Moharana had prepared the Rukuna Rath tableau.