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Culinary Chemistry - Poda Pitha
Culinary Chemistry Behind Odishas Traditional Poda Pitha

Culinary Chemistry of Poda Pitha Celebrating the Raja festival in Odisha is incomplete without the lingering aroma of...

Droupadi Murmu
President Murmu extends 'Raja' festival greetings, says it reminds people to live in harmony with nature

New Delhi, June 14: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of the harvest festival 'R...

Raja Festival
Raja festival reflects Odisha's respect for nature, womanhood and cultural heritage: CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar, June 14: Extending his heartfelt greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Raja Parba, Chief Min...

Raja
Raja Parba 2026: Odisha welcomes monsoon with a celebration of womanhood and nature

Bhubaneswar, June 14: Today, Odisha bursts into vibrant celebrations with Pahili Raja, the opening day of the iconic Raj...

Today, Raja is celebrated in villages, towns and cities across Odisha, and even by Odia communities abroad. While swings and pitha remain central attractions, the festival’s enduring appeal lies in its message: womanhood is not something to be hidden or stigmatised, but something to be celebrated
Why Raja is called the festival of womanhood

For four days every June, Odisha slows down to the rhythm of swings, folk songs, new clothes and the aroma of pitha. But...