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Nuakhai festival

Sep 16, 2026 Odisha

Nuakhai is an ancient harvest festival celebrated primarily in Western Odisha and neighboring regions of India to honor the arrival of the new rice crop. Observed on September 16, 2026, the event...

Traditional Festival Harvest +5

Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival

Sep 5-9, 2026 Bhubaneswar

The 32nd Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival is a five-day cultural celebration held from September 5 to 9, 2026, at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar. This edition coincides with the birth centenary of...

Classical Dance Classical Music +6

Nabagunjar Dance And Music Festival

Sep 6, 2026 Dhenkanal, Odisha

The Nabagunjar Dance and Music Festival, now in its second edition, will take place on September 6, 2026, in Dhenkanal, Odisha, India. Organized by the Abhinaya Foundation, this day-long event from 9...

Dance Music +5

Walking BookFairs Travel Writing Festival

Sep 5-6, 2026 Bhubaneswar

The Walking BookFairs Travel Writing Festival (WBTWF) is a two-day literary and cultural event in Odisha that explores the connections between literature, travel, and local heritage. In its fourth edition, the festival...

Literary Festival Travel Writing +8

Odisha Literary Festival 2026

Sep 5-6, 2026 Odisha

The Odisha Literary Festival 2026 is the 14th edition of eastern India’s flagship literary gathering, held on September 5 and 6 in Bhubaneswar. Organized by The New Indian Express, the two-day event...

Literature Arts +5

Keshari Theatre Show "Mukhagni"

Aug 27, 2026 Bhubaneswar

The newly established Jatra troupe Keshari debuted its production "Mukhagni" on August 27, 2026, in Bhubaneswar. Staged at the Rupali Dussehra ground, this social drama serves as the inaugural public performance for...

Jatra Theatre +4

Jhulan Yatra

Aug 23, 2026 Puri

Jhulan Yatra is a sacred swinging festival dedicated to Sri Radha and Sri Krishna, celebrated with decorated swings, floral arrangements, and devotional music at the Shree Jagannatha Temple and various Maths in...

Religious Festival Hinduism +6

Independence Day Celebration

Aug 15, 2026 Baleshwar, Odisha

An Independence Day programme is held annually on August 15 in Baleshwar district, Odisha, at the Sri Maa Aurobindo Purnanga Shiksha Kendra.

Independence Day National Holiday +4

Rasagola Dibasa

Jul 27, 2026 Puri

Rasagola Dibasa is a cultural festival celebrated in Puri, Odisha, India, dedicated to honoring the iconic local sweet, Rasagola. It highlights the sweet's deep connection with Lord Jagannath and the annual Rath...

Cultural events Traditional Festival +3

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra

Jul 16-27, 2026 Puri

The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is a major annual Hindu chariot festival celebrated in Puri, Odisha, India, from July 16 to July 27, 2026. This revered observance features a grand procession where...

Religious Festival Chariot Festival +5

Hindu chariot procession of Lord Jagannath

Jul 16, 2026 Puri

The Hindu chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, popularly known as Rath Yatra, is an annual religious festival held in Puri and various other cities across India. On July 16, 2026, thousands of...

Religious Festival Hinduism +6

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