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Odisha is not only a land of magnificent monuments, golden beaches, precipitous waterfalls, sprawling lakes, healing hot springs, luxuriant forest, intricate handicraft etc. but also a land of colourful fairs and festivals. Every season in Orissa has a variety of occasions to celebrate. Many of the festivals are observed at more than one place on the same occasion. While the rituals remain the same, the ways they are, observed differ from place to place at times. Those who have no time to visit all the places to see the difference can choose the place where they are best observed. Given below are glimpses of important fairs and festivals observed/organised in Odisha. This is only a comprehensive and not an exhaustive list of the festivals. |
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 Ratha Jatra, the Festival of Chariots of Lord Jagannatha, celebrated every year at Puri in Orissa.
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 Chandan Yatra marks the conclusion of the cycle of religious festivals observed in the famous shrine of Lord Jagannath. More » |
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 Devasnana Purnima or Snana Yatra(the Bathing Festival) is exclusively a festival. More » |
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 Follow the rainbow across the scintillating sea shore at Konark to the magnificent portals of a temple. More » |
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 An aesthetic amalgamation of Dance, Music & Drama. More » |
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 The Kalinga Mahotsav at Dhauli, a festival of Martial Dances, is celebrated very much in that spirit. More » |
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 In the year 2003 it has started Dhauli Mahotsav from 27th March at the foothills of Dhauli. More » |
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 Rajarani Music Festival held against the backdrop of the 11th century Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar. More » |
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 These include the vibrant & colorful Chaitra Parva & Karam festival. More » |
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 Now famous as Bali Yatra, the ceremony traces its origin to nearly 700 years ago. More » |
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The major Hindu festivals which have a national character are: Saraswati Puja, Ganesh Puja, Sivaratri, Janmastami, Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja, Kartik Pjua, etc. More » |
