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India is home to one of the world’s largest and most diverse indigenous populations, with more than 700 officially recognised Scheduled Tribes spread across its forests, hills, plains and islands.
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Ayush Srivastava | Jun 13, 2026, 12:09 PM IST Odisha's Raja Festival brings together seasonal traditions, cultural rituals and festive food, creating a vibrant atmosphere that highlights the state's ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha's plan to distribute 'Lakshmi Puran' is Hindutva imposing itself over Odia cultural identity
The state's plan to distribute the 'Lakshmi Puran' to every woman raises questions about literacy, cost, accountability and the cultural imposition of Hindutva ideology.
News India » Odisha » Culture: "Yoga has been a part of Odisha's culture": PM Modi appeals for mass participation on International Yoga Day
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], June 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the importance of International Yoga Day while appealing for mass participation, saying yoga is deeply ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Years Of Welfare, Little Change: Odisha's PVTGs Still Battle Malnutrition And Anaemia, Finds Study
Study of Odisha's PVTGs finds persistent malnutrition, anaemia and poor maternal health despite welfare schemes. Researchers urge culturally tailored interventions while noting strong cultural ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha to develop corridor in memory of 15th-century poet who believed in women’s empowerment
The Odisha government on Thursday announced development of a “Lakshmi Puran Corridor” in memory of Odia poet Balaram Das who had written a religious text on the goddess around 500 years ago. Deputy ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Raja Festival: This Odisha’s vibrant 3-day tradition is all about celebration of womanhood and swings
As the first showers of the monsoon begin to touch Odisha, a different kind of excitement takes over the state. Homes are decorated, traditional sweets are prepared and colourful swings appear across ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha and Odiya consciousness before this decade, and present
Odisha, historically as a poor state has faced significant neglect and discrimination from various central governments prior to the current decade and a bit earlier. This, however, is less pronounced, ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: INTACH's 'Project Gaja-Lok' to document Odisha's elephant traditions
The project was inaugurated in Puri during Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, underscoring the significance of elephants in Odisha's religious and cultural traditions.