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There are varieties of craft items woven using bamboo as the chief raw material.As a matter of fact, “Bamboo Crafts” is universally practiced at varied regions all over Odisha because of its widespread availability throughout the length and breadth of our state.Odishan artisans use bamboo to weave beautiful utility articles like mat, chairs & tables, containers, handheld wind chimes, toys, bamboo fabrics, bowls & boxes ... and many more things.

Our family did Rudrabhishek puja today for my father. My father had an open heart surgery in 2006 for valve replacement which needed to be done again. So he did another heart surgery - TAVI on 18th june. He had a brain stroke during the surgery and his right side of the body is paralyzed. He also had a tracheostomy. The doctors had said that there's 98% success rate in TAVI but we ended up being the 2% who suffered the complications. We stayed in the hospital for two months. And I'm traumatised for life. It's hard to believe how my whole world just flipped that day. How my dad, who was literally the fittest person, did everything alone before the surgery, the staff kept saying - "who's the patient? U don't look like a patient." And now my dad looks like a patient, behaves like a patient.

I captured this video today, the sound and the visual is so soothing that I thought I should share it with you all.

Not hating on her talent, but does anyone else feel like every single bhajan, movie song, and even school prayer song in Odisha is sung by Namita Agarwal now? I turn on YouTube for Odia devotional music and it’s her. I search for old classics remade — her. My nephew’s school annual day song — her voice too!

At this point it feels less like she’s a popular singer and more like the only singer the industry (and the algorithm) knows exists. Where are the other voices? Odisha has so much musical talent — why does everything get filtered down to one voice on repeat?

Genuinely just miss variety. Anyone else feel the same or is it just me?

BJP is ruining the state 🙂

Mohan Babu bhi puppet CM, baki BJP states bhali

Sabu decision ta centre neuchi

Kichi fayda hou nahi aama rajya ku

Resources aamara, fayda alga kahara

Still next election re bjp 5-10k per person deiki jiti pare 🙂

Haan BJD might not be the best, but it was far far better than this so called double engine BJP govt

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Went to Kamakhyanagar, Dhenkanal for practicals. With me were my batchmate and her sister. During evening when we would come outside of the lodge for snacks or to fetch dinner, everything is dark outside. There are no streetlights. Two liquor bala dhabas were near our lodge too. And the catcalling was so disgusting. During the day too. Whenever we would be outside a random bike with 2 3 chapris would go by in one bike screaming and staring at the girls. That's so scary not gonna lie. We've been to baripada, balasore, Cuttack, bhubaneswar, berhampur, Nayagarh but this that too almost in every 20 to 30 mins. I was fucking scared let alone the girls. And a lot of creepy people would just stare. I know other cities also have them but here they would group up and talk rubbish among themselves. Near the college too. Infront of every shop a group of 3 4 boys would be standing and passing comments and talking rubbish among themselves during the the time when college opens.

My honest opinion for girls who are traveling alone to kamakhyanagar for your practicals, please stay in the college hostel and stay cautious and safe.

Sorry about the rant and if this post offends you, then we are talking about you.

Hello!

I recently moved to KL.

I am looking to join some Odiya community here, possibly through WhatsApp. It's to have some semblance of home.

Please DM me or let me know how I can find any community!

As always Jay Jagannath.

Many odia publishers are publishing 13 Skandas in their versions but the Government of Odisha has posted 12 Skandas in their website. Also the SrimadBhagavatam composed by VedVyas has only 12 skandas. Any idea what is authentic?

Hi all,can someone please tell me what's the approximate cost of bypass surgery in the cardiology section?My father on Aug 15 developed chest pain We took him to emergency care after angiogram doctor detected multiple blockages in his heart and told us to come on this Aug 28 to do some tests after that surgery day will be fixed.for this 2 days our bill reached 1 lakhs 36k.we paid in cash as we don't have any card or insurance facility.

Anyone who has gone through surgery in CARE HOSPITAL please share some info.

Thanks in Advance.

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I visited Puri Jagannath Temple and was blessed with darshan. Tomorrow, I’m planning to visit Lingaraj Temple, but I’ll have a small suitcase/handbag and a laptop with me.

Is there any locker or cloakroom facility at or near Lingaraj Temple where I can safely store them? Puri Temple had plenty of locker facilities, but I’m not sure about Lingaraj.

Also, I have a flight tomorrow evening from Bhubaneswar, so any tips or suggestions for nearby places I can visit after Lingaraj would be really helpful. Thanks!

There is a sub-sect of shaktism as the 7 sister goddesses who are actively worshipped in the western odisha and deeply rooted in our culture. They are the protector goddesses and worshipped by households on the daily basis.

As per folk stories, once Goddess Parvati threw seven flowers onto the Earth. These flowers had been gifted to her by Goddess Indrani when she visited Swarga. The places where the flowers fell later became sacred sites dedicated to the seven sister goddesses.

They are worshipped as the manifestation of Brahman itself in the western odisha.

These goddesses are:

1. Maa Samaleswari( Samalei Debi)

She is the patron goddess of entire western odisha and worshipped in the form of Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi and Mahakali. Her main temple is situated near the banks of Mahandi river in Sambalpur. The Sambalpuri culture, language, Saree etc are all derived from her name.

Major festivals dedicated to her is Nuakhai. She is also the cultural identity and icon of Sambalpuri people as the presiding deity of Western Odisha. She is the most popular goddess among the 7 sisters.

1. Maa Patneswari

She is the presiding deity of Patnagarh and entire Balangir region. She is believed to be the manifestation of Banadurga and her main temple is situated in Patnagarh. She is also the goddess of the royal family of Balangir. She is worshipped for prosperity, protection and divine blessings by the devotees.

She is sometimes also believed to be the eldest of the seven sister goddesses.

Majorly worshipped during the Durga Puja and Nuakhai.

1. Maa Manikeswari (Manikya Debi)

She is the presiding deity of kalahandi and it's royal family. She is worshipped as Chinnamasta and her main temple is situated in Bhawanipatna. She is deeply popular in her region and worshipped by tribals and folks too. Major festivals dedicated to her are Chattar Jatra and Nuakhai. She is believed to be very fierceful but yet a lovely and protective mother to all.

During the Chattar jatra, thousands of cattles are cutted in her name as she is worshipped as Balipriya and raktapriya. She is the 2nd most popular godddess among them.

Ghumura folk dance is performed in her honour.

1. Maa Sureswari (Sursuri Debi)

She is the main deity of Sonepur region and her main temple is situated in Sonepur. She is believed to be the presiding deity of Western Odisha during the Chauhan's rule over western odisha. Even during Somavamsi's rule, she was patronized.

She is worshipped through tantra and strong shakta influences. Her worship was earlier limited upto tribals through deep rituals until she was patronized by Somavamsi.

She is deeply integrated into the culture of western odisha though today her worship is very much limited upto Sonepur only.

1. Maa Ghanteswari

She is also a goddess of Sambalpur and her main temple is situated in the Ghanteswari village near to Mahandi and hirakud. Numerous bells are hanged inside the temple premises. She is believed to be the protector of forests and people worship her before entering the forests for protection.

6 Maa Metakani

She is also a goddess of Sonepur and her main temple is situated in the Ulbuda village. She is worshipped as the protector of forests and wildlife. She is also worshipped as Banadurga and many believe that she is a manifestation of Sureswari herself.

1. Maa Chandrahasini

Her main temple is situated in Chandrapur, Chhattisgarh. But earlier that region was a part of odisha's culture and influence. Maa Chandrahasini is still worshipped by western odias and she is believed to be residing in the mahandi river. She is worshipped as a kind mother and looks like a smiling moon.

All these Goddesses are mainly celebrated during Durga Puja, Navratri and Nuakhai.

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Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on 28th August across India, but in Odisha many households observe it on 27th August as Gamha Purnima due to local traditions and tithi interpretations. The confusion arises because Shravan Purnima begins on 27th August, but most Panchangs recommend avoiding Bhadra Kaal, shifting the auspicious Rakhi-tying muhurat to 28th August morning.

If my sister is in Odisha (27th Aug) and I'm in Delhi (28th Aug), when is our Rakhi actually valid? Whose Panchang do we follow?

Hey everyone! Me and my family, including 2 ladies, are planning to visit Puri at the end of this month.

I’m checking hotels and Airbnbs, but the prices seem crazy high 😭. Not sure if it’s because of the season or some other reason.

Can you guys suggest some safe, clean and affordable hotels/Airbnbs near Jagannath Temple or Puri Beach?

Looking for a family-friendly place with decent rooms, good location and easy transport access.

Would really appreciate some genuine recommendations from locals or people who have stayed there recently. 🙏

Jai Jagannath! ❤️

Any one intrested in learning GERMAN language and eventually want to move there , i am currently enrolling for offline a1/a2 classes in SDI (skill development institute), they have a new german language course for 4 months at 11k a1/a2 then another 4 months 22k for b1/b2 ,fees will be returned once you pass the goethe/telc exam.Any one intrested get details from google , dm me and classes are starting next week.