Our 11th Anniversary was not just about completing another year. It was about celebrating everything that makes Odisha close to our hearts.
This year, we decided to celebrate our anniversary in a very special way - alongside the 12-day Ratha Jatra festivities, from July 16 to July 27, 2026. For all 12 days, we brought together different colours of Odisha’s rich heritage, with each day dedicated to something special.
There were weaves and GI crafts, Pattachitra, Pipli Applique and Konark stone carving; Odissi dance and music; books, stories and conversations about Jagannath Culture; traditional foods; and, of course, Rasagola. We were fortunate to have wonderful artisans, artists, scholars, authors, food experts, children, entrepreneurs, friends, and well-wishers join us and make each evening memorable.
What made these 12 days truly special for us was the people. We got to listen to stories, watch skilled hands at work, enjoy beautiful performances, learn about traditions, share food, and spend time together celebrating our beloved Odisha.
The celebrations came to a sweet conclusion on Niladri Bije and Rasagola Dibasa, with a special session on the story of Odisha Rasagola, a quiz on GI Tags and Jagannath Culture, and, naturally, delicious GI-tagged Rasagolas made with Odisha Khajuri Guda!
Looking back, we feel that these 12 days were much more than an anniversary programme. They were our way of saying thank you to Odisha, to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, to our artisans and weavers, to our elders and mentors, and to everyone who has supported Utkalamrita through these 11 years.
For us, Utkalamrita has always been about more than products. It is about the people, stories, skills, traditions, and emotions behind everything that comes from Odisha.
And what better way to celebrate 11 years than to do so together during Ratha Jatra?
11 years of Utkalamrita.
12 days of memories.
One heartfelt celebration of our Odisha.
Jai Shree Jagannath!
