India’s Traditional Paintings: A Journey Through Art and Culture
India is a paradise for art enthusiasts and souvenir collectors, offering a rich tapestry of traditional paintings that capture the country's diverse cultural heritage. From vibrant village markets to the artists' workshops, you can explore and collect unique artworks that tell the stories of India's history, beliefs, and way of life.India boasts numerous famous destinations known for their traditional painting techniques. Mithila Region, Bihar – Madhubani Paintings Madhubani paintings, originating from the Mithila region in Bihar, celebrate intricate patterns, vivid colors, and detailed depictions of nature, mythology, and social events.Typically created...
PM Modi Launches 10 New Vande Bharat Trains, Unveiling Routes and Details
Prime Minister has inaugurated 10 new Vande Bharat trains, bringing the total count to over 50 and expanding the network to cover 45 nationwide routes. Addressing the occasion, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the significance of the nation's ongoing development efforts, underlining the promising future ahead. He emphasized the role of willpower, urging the youth to contribute to shaping the country's railway system and its trajectory. Currently, Indian Railways operates 41 Vande Bharat Express services across 24 states and 256 districts, enhancing connectivity nationwide through Broad Gauge electrified networks. The newly introduced Vande Bharat...
Odisha Enforces Ban on Single-Use Plastics Starting April 1
In a significant move, Odisha has decided to prohibit the use of single-use plastics within its eco-tourism destinations, sanctuaries, and other conservation areas. The Odisha Forest Department has initiated this stringent measure to uphold the ecological integrity of its sanctuaries, national parks, and tiger reserves. Susanta Nanda, Odisha's Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, announced the complete ban on single-use plastic entry into these conservation zones in an official statement released on Monday. From April 1, 2024, they will actively enforce this prohibition. The directive explicitly prohibits...
“Chandrabhaga Beach Hosts Sand Art Fest”
Puri's iconic Chandrabhaga Beach is currently ablaze with artistic fervor as the 13th edition of the International Sand Art Festival takes center stage. A melting pot of creativity, this globally recognized cultural event attracts skilled sand artists from around the world to Odisha, where they showcase their prowess in crafting intricate and mesmerizing sculptures entirely composed of sand. Diverse themes, ranging from cultural heritage to social issues and environmental conservation, form the core of this festival, offering a unique global perspective and raising awareness through the medium of sand art. Against...
Konark Festival: Cultural Splendor
The Konark Festival happens yearly from December 1st to 5th at Konark's Open Air Auditorium, near the Sun Temple. Started in 1989 by the Tourism Department and Odissi Research Centre, it's a platform for Indian classical dancers. The festival promotes Konark and Odisha as tourist destinations, showcasing India's diverse dance forms. It's a chance for new artists to shine globally. The festival features classical dance forms like Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Kathakali, Kathaka, Kuchipudi, and Sattriya. The event's ambiance fills with the sounds of bells, flute, and drums. Dancers captivate visitors with...
अब रोपवे से पर्यटक ले सकते हैं नंदनकानन जूलॉजिकल पार्क की सुंदरता का मजा
नंदनकानन जूलॉजिकल पार्क के पर्यटकों को अब प्राकृतिक सुंदरता का नजारा अब बहुप्रतीक्षित रोपवे परियोजना की शुरूआत आज से होने जा रही है। बता दें कि कल वन और पर्यावरण मंत्री प्रदीप अमात ने इस रोपवे का उद्घाटन किया था। मंत्री के अलावा, विधायक सुरेश राउतराय और अन्य वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों ने उद्घाटन के तुरंत बाद पहली सवारी की। रोपवे सेवा आज से पर्यटकों के लिए 120 रुपये प्रति व्यक्ति की कीमत पर उपलब्ध होगी। अधिकारियों के अनुसार फोटोग्राफी के लिए कैमरा लेने पर आगंतुकों को अतिरिक्त राशि देनी होगी। टूरिस्टों...
IATO Convention in 2025 Heads to Puri, Odisha
In a recent announcement, Rajiv Mehra, President of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), unveiled plans for the 40th IATO Annual Convention, scheduled to take place in the scenic city of Puri, Odisha, in September 2025. The decision to host this prestigious event in Puri received the enthusiastic endorsement of the Odisha Government's Tourism Department. This marks the third time that the IATO Annual Convention will grace Odisha, with the previous gatherings occurring in Bhubaneswar in 2008 for the 24th Annual Convention and in 2017 for the 33rd IATO...
Dept. of Tourism and IRCTC Join Forces for the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana in FY 2023-24
In a momentous collaboration, the Department of Tourism has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to execute the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana during the fiscal year 2023-24. The MoU signing ceremony, graced by distinguished dignitaries, included Ms. Kranti P Sawarkar, Joint General Manager of IRCTC, and Shri Sachin R. Jadhav, Director of Odisha Tourism. Significantly, the 'Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana' breathed new life with the launch of a special train journey from Bhubaneswar to Prayagraj and Varanasi in January 2023.Chief...
जानें क्यों पूरे विश्व में प्रसिद्ध है जगन्नाथपुरी की रथयात्रा
हर साल पुरी में भगवान जगन्नाथ की रथ यात्रा निकाली जाती है। 10 दिन तक चलने वाली इस यात्रा में दूर-दूर के भक्त शामिल होते हैं। आषाढ़ महीने के शुक्ल पक्ष की द्वितियी को ये यात्रा निकाली जाती है। इस साल ये 20 जून से शुरू होगी। भारत के उड़ीसा राज्य का पुरी क्षेत्र जिसे पुरुषोत्तम पुरी, शंख क्षेत्र, श्रीक्षेत्र के नाम से भी जाना जाता है, भगवान श्री जगन्नाथ जी की मुख्य लीला-भूमि है। उत्कल प्रदेश के प्रधान देवता श्री जगन्नाथ जी ही माने जाते हैं। यहाँ के वैष्णव धर्म...
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