Indian Art
Maha Vishuba Sankranti — Celebrating the Odia New Year with Gratitude and Devotion
A beautiful custom associated with Pana Sankranti is the Basundhara Theki ritual.
A small earthen pot filled with water or Pana is hung over a Tulsi (holy basil) plant.
Utkala Dibasa: Celebrating Odisha’s Legacy of Handloom and Handicrafts
Each village in Odisha holds a legacy of craftsmanship that has been passed down for centuries. These art forms not only reflect our state’s identity but have also reached global recognition.
Odisha — India’s best-kept secret
Odisha, my native state has a rich heritage, great culture and loving human beings...
Weaves of Odisha: Khandua
Khandua saree makes a woman look elegant, stylish and beautiful at the same time...
History of weaving in Odisha
This write up gives a glimpse about what is weaving and how it is done, along with a brief about the history of Odisha weaving.
Design - Weaving Threads
My mother used to get the dresses made by sitting with the tailor and guiding him with the exact look she wanted, sometimes by drawing the neckline, the sleeves, and the borders.