Heritage in Crisis: Temple Tanks in Bhubaneswar Demand Urgent Attention

Bhubaneswar: A new report by INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) has shed light on the deteriorating condition of temple tanks in Bhubaneswar’s Old Town area. The report, titled Sacred Waters: Preservation Strategy for Temple Tanks, calls for immediate action to restore these heritage water bodies, which are critical to the city’s…

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“Fakirnama”: Celebrating the Legacy of Fakir Mohan Senapati Released in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: A bilingual coffee table book titled “Fakirnama: Saga of Odia Identity’s Iconic Architect”, chronicling the life and literary contributions of Fakir Mohan Senapati, was released today in Bhubaneswar. Written by his great-granddaughter, Monica Das, along with co-author Rabindra Kumar Das, the book is a tribute to Utkala’s Vyasakabi, a pioneer who positioned Odia literature…

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200-Year-Old Heritage Tree Near Lingaraj Road Station Faces Uprooting Amid Modernization Plans

Bhubaneswar: A 200-year-old banyan tree standing outside Lingaraj Road Station faces a grim future as railway modernization efforts under the Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme proceed. Despite its age and excellent condition, the tree has already lost a significant portion of its canopy to accommodate the construction of a new two-story building touted as an “Eco-friendly…

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Children’s Day Celebrations: A Day at Odisha State Museum for Over 150 Schoolchildren

Bhubaneswar: In a heartwarming celebration of Children’s Day, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), in collaboration with the Punjabi Arya Sanatan Biradari, organized an enriching day trip for over 150 schoolchildren to the Odisha State Museum. The event aimed to introduce the young minds to the state’s rich cultural and historical…

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INTACH finds remains of ancient temple in Jajpur district of Odisha

Cuttack: Indian National Trust For Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) team has discovered the base of an ancient temple and other archaeological remains at Purushottampur Sasana village in the Badachana block of the Jajpur district. The temple ruins near the Dhanamandal Railway Station were first noticed by Nrupati Nihar Siala, a local heritage enthusiast, who…

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