Samba Dashami celebrated on the 10th day of the Sukla Paksha of Pausha Masa is a unique festival in Odisha dedicated to Sun God for the good health and long life of children . It is believed that Sun has the power to heal various diseases. This believe dates back to ancient times when Samba, son of Lord Krishna,…
A fresh bout of rain ,over flowing rivers and the joy of living in a city having close access to river banks. Yes, You guessed it right, I am talking about my city, Bhubaneswar. I grew up here surrounded by fresh air, sunshine, chirping sounds of birds , huge array of trees and varieties of…
Being on the coastal part of India, Seafood has always been a favorite for the people of Odisha, especially the coastal districts, besides the Goat Meat( khasi Mansa) . Among Sea food, prawn, fish and crabs are always preferred. It is almost impossible to finish a sumptuous odia meal without the presence of fish or…
Kumar Purnima : is yet another festival in Odisha besides Raja that celebrates womanhood and community bonding . What is Kumar Purnima: Sharad Purnima known as Kumar Purnima or Lakshmi Puja in Odisha is the festival when girls pray for a perfect life partner like Kumar Kartikeya, the most handsome among the Gods. This is…
Biri Chop (Smashed potatoes coated with Urad dal batter) is a crowd-pleaser snack from Kendrapada in Odisha. What is Biri Chop? This typical street style Biri Chop is our family favourite snacks made with tempered mashed potatoes coated with urad daal batter and deep vfried till crisp, All you need is a glass of chai…
