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OMM

OMM: Sanskrit letters or symbol for the “sacred” Hindu sound Omm (Ohm or Aum) called “the mother of all mantras. … Omm or Aum is of paramount importance in Hinduism…. Omm is not a word but rather an intonation, which, … Continue reading

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NEELA CHAKRA

The Neela Chakra or Blue Disc is the disc mounted on the top shikhar of the Jagannath Temple at Puri. As per custom, everyday a different flag is waved on the Neela Chakra. The flag hoisted on the Neela Chakra … Continue reading

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CHHENA PODA

Freshly curdled Chhena squeezed (Cheese) – 1 kg Suji ( semolina) – ½ cup Castor Sugar – 2 cups Cardamom powder – 1 teaspoon Raisins – 1/2 cup Broken pieces of Cashew nuts (optional) In a big bowl mash Chhena … Continue reading

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56 (CHHAPAN) BHOGA OF LORD JAGANNATH, PURI

Chhapana Bhoga Of Lord Jagannatha at Puri

These are the 56 types of; food items very popularly known as “Chhapana Bhoga” offered to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Maa Subhadra daily at Jagannath Temple, Puri: GOPALA BALLABHA BHOGA AT 8.30 AM (BREAK FAST) 1. Nadiapati 2. Gualahuni … Continue reading

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JAYADEVA

Jayadeva was a Sanskrit poet circa 1200 AD. He is most known for his composition, the epic poem Gita Govinda, which depicts the divine love of Krishna-an avatar of Vishnu and his consort, Radha, and it is mentioned that Radha … Continue reading

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DANDA NACHA, A FOLK DANCE OF ODISHA

Resting for about twelve months, spring comes with sheer joy and happiness. Usually spring arrives during the month of March and April with various fairs and festivals. And then the full of odisha dances. Among these dances forms, Danda Nacha … Continue reading

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MAA SAMALESWARI TEMPLE AT SAMBALPUR

Maa Samaleswari is the presiding deity of Sambalpur and is a strong religious force in western part of Odisha. Maa Samaleswari is known as the symbol of Sambalpuri “Sambalpuri” Culture. On the bank of the river Mahanadi the mother goddess … Continue reading

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KAVI SAMRAT UPENDRA BHANJA

Upendra Bhanja (born during 1670 (opinions differ between 1670 and 1688) at Kullada, Ghumusara, a princely state in Odisha and died during 1740 (again opinions differ)) was considered as the greatest poet of Odia Literature and was awarded the title … Continue reading

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VYASA KABI FAKIR MOHAN SENAPATI

Fakir Mohan Senapati was born in a Khandayat family in a small village ‘Malli Kashapur’ near Balasore town. His father died when he was at the age of one year and five months only. His mother also died after 14 … Continue reading

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PANDIT GODABARISH MISHRA

Pandit Godabarish Mishra had taken birth in Srinibaspur sasan a place nearby Banapur of Puri district. His parents had decided after taking holy dip in the river Godavari during their “Godavari tirtha” that they would keep the name of their … Continue reading

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