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#Western Odisha

According to popular belief, observing Bhai Jiuntia brings good fortune, happiness and prosperity into a brother’s life. With deep faith and devotion, sisters perform the rituals and pray to Goddess Durga for their brothers’ well-being.
Bhai Jiuntia Festival reflects the eternal bond between brothers and sisters

Subarnapur, Oct 19: The bond between brothers and sisters is built on unconditional love, affection and lifelong commitm...

Rahul River Worshipped as a Deity: 300-Year-Old Sacred Tradition of Odisha’s Dunguri Teli Community
Where a River is worshipped as a Deity

Balangir, Sept 27: For the Dunguri Teli community of western Odisha, the Rahul River is not merely a river. It is sacred...

Rainfall activity is expected to decrease slightly on Saturday, September 26, although several parts of the state may continue to receive rain. Bargarh and Nuapada may experience heavy rainfall accompanied by winds of 30–40 kmph.
Heavy rain batters Odisha; Southern and Western districts worst hit

Bhubaneswar, Sept 25: Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life across Odisha, with southern districts bearing the...

The knowledge itself is also vulnerable. Traditionally passed down orally from one generation to another, it is gradually being lost as younger people show less interest in traditional healing and modern healthcare becomes more accessible in tribal regions.
Western Odisha’s vanishing healing tradition

Sambalpur, Sept 7: For generations, tribal communities have relied on traditional medicinal knowledge, using plants, ani...

Badi Patalghanta Soup
Rich Western Odisha Food Heritage Inspires Refreshing Spiced Broth with Crispy Badi

Western Odisha rustic tomato broth finds new gourmet appeal Western Odisha's cherished culinary tradition is step...

Meanwhile, under the influence of Kalbaisakhi (Nor’wester) weather systems, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and hail are likely in parts of North and Coastal Odisha on March 15 and 16.
Western Odisha likely to experience intense heat for next three days

Bhubaneswar, March 13: Western Odisha is likely to witness severe heat conditions over the next three days, with tempera...