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Here is the story of “Iron Lady of Odisha”–the first woman Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha & 2nd woman to become CM in independent India. Born on June 9, 1931, NANDINI SATPATHY  grew up in Pithap...

We start with the brilliant story of the first Odia woman to take Odissi global- iconic Sanjukta Panigrahi. Born on 24 August 1944 in Berhampur, she was the 1st Indian woman to embrace Odissi at ag...

Sasimani Debi was the last living Mahari/Devdasi of Jagannath temple & “human consort” of Lord Jagannath.Sasimani came from a poor family. At age 12, she was inducted into Devadasi Seva after b...

Kuntala Kumari Sabat (1900–38) was an Odia woman poet who came into prominence from Odisha during India's freedom struggle. She was also a Gold Medallist physician, writer, poet, editor, leader of ...

The Presiding Deities of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha have undergone ‘Nabakalebara’ after 19 years. Their old bodies have been buried and new ones sculpted this year. Read details here: N...

Brand Utkalamrita presents to the world exquisite and best handicrafts based on Lord Jagannath! Check out our list and buy right away at amazing prices! 1) Series of ‘Prabha Jagannath’ or the three...

The craftsmen of Odisha create lovely traditional jewellery out of Silver. This Silver Filigree has intricate designs with many choices. One finds it tough to choose! Utkalamrita offers many variet...

Today is July 30. This year, it’s the date for the Niladri Bije- the last day of the Nabakalebara Rath Yatra. The maiden Rasagola Dibasa is being celebrated on July 30. The date is significant as i...

Ganesha is the Lord of Wisdom, Luck, Success, Prosperity and Fame. He is the Remover of Obstacles (Vighna Harta) and the Elephant Lord fulfilling wishes (Siddhi Vinayak). This Lord is worshiped thr...