Tag Archives: odisha

For the love of Jagannath

Posted on June 22, 2022 by sujitmahapatra

The Raleigh, North Carolina area has a small community of Odia living around what is known as the RTP (Research Triangle Park) area. The odia community is very close-knit who revolve around their cultural activities at HSNC (Hindu Society of … Continue reading →

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Cowman to King – Kapilendra Deva

Posted on April 7, 2022 by sujitmahapatra

By: Sujit Mahapatra A kid named Kapila from rural Kalinga (now Odisha) who came from a family so poor that they have to send him to take care of cow herd, otherwise known as cowman. As humble as it can … Continue reading →

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Bira Kalinga, Swatantra Odisha

Posted on January 17, 2022 by sujitmahapatra

Bira Kalinga, Swatantra Odisha By: Sujit Mahapatra Kalinga warriors: Sculpture from Konark Temple   Where does Odisha stand now in India? What is it’s position in terms of economy and human development? As of end of 2019,  Odisha’s human development … Continue reading →

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Bhakt Salabeg

Posted on December 17, 2021 by sujitmahapatra

(Bhakta Salabega) By: Sujit Mahapatra Salabega was born into a Muslim father and Brahmin mother in the 17th Century Odisha. His father Lal Beg alias Jahangir Quli Khan was a military officer in the Mughal army under Jahangir.  Lalbeg forcefully … Continue reading →

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Ancient Wonder: Atharnala Bridge, Puri

Posted on November 30, 2021 by sujitmahapatra

   One of the great pieces of ancient engineering is the Atharnala bridge (18 canals bridge) that is over the Madhupur stream at the entrance to Puri. The bridge is said to be built by Bhanu Deva I in 13th Century … Continue reading →

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How Jagannath Survived

Posted on November 14, 2021 by sujitmahapatra

It was around 1558 A.D when the resistance of Gajapati Maharaja of Odisha was finallyended by the forces of Soliaman Gurzani, the then muslim governor of Bengal. ‘Kala Pahad’, the brutal general of the Bengal forces was adamant of removing … Continue reading →

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Durga Puja in Cuttack

Posted on October 22, 2011 by sujitmahapatra

Photos from Durga Puja in Cuttack and Laxmi Puja in Bhubaneswar.

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