Bhubaneswar: Undeterred by relentless rain, concerned citizens and local residents gathered for a youth-led Save Gangua Walk in Samantarapur on World Water Day, highlighting the urgent need to restore the historic Gangua River.
Bhubaneswar: A group of people from various walks of life who had gathered for the eighth edition of Odisha Manaska circle at Saheed Nagar to discuss about dying rivers and dying traditions in Odisha lent their voice to support “Save Gangua”
Bhubaneswar: The seventh edition of Odisha Manaska, a thought-provoking discussion and collective wisdom gathering series organized by All Things Odisha, was held at the collective space of Extra Odinari and Safe Odisha for Her in Saheed Nagar.
Bhubaneswar: The sixth edition of Odisha Manaska, a community engagement platform organized by All Things Odisha, took place on Sunday, January 12, at the Safe Odisha For Her office in Saheed Nagar.
Bhubaneswar: The fourth edition of Odisha Manaska, organized by All Things Odisha, convened a diverse group of participants at the Safe Odisha for Her (SFH) headquarters to discuss the themeMaritime History and the Construction of Odia Identity.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s celebrated cultural heritage, embodied in its unique festivals, faces a gradual shift as external influences begin reshaping local traditions. In response, Odisha Manaska (Odisha on My Mind), an initiative by All Things Odisha, convened its third circle on Saturday (October 26), focusing on “Festivals of Odisha and Unchecked Cultural Imports.”
Bhubaneswar: The second circle of Odisha Manaska convened in Palaspalli, Bhubaneswar, to reflect on a thought-provoking question: “Do dying practices contribute to an identity crisis or redefine our identities?” Attended by individuals from various backgrounds, the discussion focused on how the erosion of traditional practices affects cultural identity and self-perception.
Bhubaneswar: Identity is transient, nonlinear, and multifaceted—a mosaic of experiences, histories, and imaginations. When discussing Odia identity, it’s essential to look beyond inherited traditions and explore its evolving nature within a diverse state like Odisha, where people of various castes, faiths, and communities coexist.
This was the central theme at the first Odisha Manaska: Odisha on My Mind circle, hosted by All Things Odisha, which took place on Saturday evening at the In-Between Centre in Palaspali. The event, attended by individuals from different age groups and backgrounds, focused on redefining what it means to be Odia in today’s world.
