Bali Jatra

Bhubaneswar: With the beginning of the annual Bali Jatra in Cuttack just two days away, Odisha Bytes goes back to the archives of Ollywood to bring you three songs that celebrated the ritual of Boita Bandana. The ritual commemorates the…

Cuttack: Popular singers Daler Mehndi, Sona Mohapatra, KK and Ruturaj Mohanty will add colour to Bali Jatra here beginning Tuesday (November 12) This year, the annual fair celebrating the maritime history of Odisha will witness several…

Bhubaneswar: Police will tighten security at the Bali Jatra venue on the banks of Kuakhai river on the city outskirts this year. It will be held from November 12 to 20. Police Commissioner Sudhanshu Sarangi said six watchtowers will be…

She embarked on a voyage much like our 'Sadhabas' (ancient mariners from the Kalinga empire) and travelled across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia rediscovering Odisha's cultural exchange and influence on Southeast Asia, reflected…

Cuttack: Software Engineer Surya Narayan Barik of Nuapada and his associates have developed an 'Ama Balijatra App'. It will be available in Google Play Store a day before the annual fair begins at Killa Maidan here on November 12 this year.…

Cuttack: Visitors to this year's Bali Jatra will no longer have to walk and get tired. They can now use cycles and enjoy the jatra. The service is free of cost. People can park their vehicles in the parking lot and take a cycle from there…

Cuttack: With Odisha's most awaited festival of Bali Jatra less than a month away, the Cuttack district administration is fully geared to make it a smooth affair. For the first time this year, the administration will add a road festival…