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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...

Exquisite, hand-woven shawls are made by tribals in the divinely beautiful Koraput district of Odisha state in India. These are woven by hand, dyed with vegetable dyes and thus, are completely eco-...

Guess which are those fishes you can see and feel elated, but cannot eat them?! They do not give the ‘fishy’ smell too! Those would be special hand-crafted fishes from Odisha – the exquisite silver...

Raksha Bandhan is an occasion to celebrate the bond of love between siblings. Sisters tie rakhis or colorful bands on their brothers’ hands seeking life-long protection by their brothers. Brothers ...