Orissa Culture and Heritage

Orissa is known for the Jagannath cult and KIIT(Kalinga Institute Of Industrial Technology  http://www.kiit.ac.in) & KISS(Kalinga Institute Of Social Science  http://www.kiss.ac.in) all over the world today.Orissa is the bastion of rich cultural heritage with its historical monuments, archaeological sites, traditional arts, sculpture, dance and music.Orissa culture reflects the rich traditional ancestry and cultural heritage of the ancient times that has spread gradually to the modern era.

In rural areas joint family system is still in existence.Although,in urban ares this system has taken the shape of nuclear family.The cultural heritage of orissa can be greatly described by focusing on the awesome handicraft items and amazing folk performances.

Another major part of the cultural heritage of orissa is its delicious cuisine.One can find a great variety of delicious foods.Pokhal bhat is one of the famous dish in orissa.Pokhal bhat is a lightly fermented rice-based dish consumed mainly during summer days.

The wide variety of craft work of Orissa represents the rich artistic skills and creative imagination of the local craftsmen of the region. The exclusive range of saris, metal works, terracotta items, stone and wood carvings and sand work of Orissa have internationally acclaimed status that enhances the economic strength of the state. 

Puri Rath Yatra is one of the most famous religious event in orissa.

Rath Yatra or Chariot festival, one of the much-awaited Hindu festivals, is celebrated every year on the 2nd day of Shukla Paksha (waxing cycle of moon) in the month of Asadh, the 3rd month according to the lunar calendar of India. The foremost epicenter for this festival is the Jagannath Puri temple, one of the four major Hindu shrines, which is situated in the state of Orissa. Rath Yatra Puri has always been popular among tourists due to its religious connotation. They visit Puri every year and take part in the celebrations with full enthusiasm.

The festival honors the Lord Jagannath’s visit along with his siblings to the temple of Queen Gundicha. The caravan of Lord Jagannath, on the way, stops at their maternal aunt’s place – mausima temple – to take the meal of sweet pan cakes, Jagannath’s favorite dish as said. During his journey, Lord Jagannath is accompanied also by the celestial wheel called Sudarshan Chakra.

Bhubaneswar capital city of orissa is hub of software companies and engineering,medical,management institutes.Bhubaneswar is also called temple city due to large number of well sculptured  temples.These beautiful temples aids beauty to the city.

Weather of Bhubaneswar day time is generally hot while the evening is so awesome.Just cool breeze enough to feel relax after whole day of busy schedule.

KISS-A home away from home...

Kalinga Institute Of Social Sciences(KISS),Bhubaneswar,the largest(15,083 children out which 60% boys and 40% girls) residential institute for the tribals in the world,provides accomodation,food,health care,education from KG(Kindergarten) to PG(Post Graduation) and basic amenities of life absolutely free with a job assurance after completion and vocational training.The credit for this which seems a dream,is reality today,goes to one and only Mahatma Achyuta Samanta(Founder KIIT & KISS).He is really a national hero(http://www.achyutasamanta.com/).