Fairs & Festivals

Konark Dance Festival - Held in December, every year in the beautiful backdrop of the Sun temples, it attracts some of the best dancers of the country. Ramanavami - A festival to commemorate the birth of Rama. Dhanu Yatra - The famous yatra of Bargarh held every year to remember Lord Krishna's visit to Mathura. Santal - Santals are the largest adivasi (indigenous) community in the Indian subcontinent with a population of more than 10 million. Magha Saptami - The Magha Saptami festival is celebrated on the seventh day of the new moon of 'Magha'. Patua Yatra - A dance festival organised in honour of Goddess Gauri or Manga. Puri Beach Festival - A festival held every year in the month of March at the Puri beach. Paroja - A major tribe of Orissa mainly concentrated in the districts of Koraput and Kalahandi. Bondo - Inhabit the high hills located towards remote southwestern tip of Malkangiri uplands in Koraput. Durga Puja - Symbolises the victory of good over evil. Ganesh Chaturthi - A festival devoted to the worship of Lord Ganesha. Gond - The Gonds, or Koyathor, as they call themselves, are one of the most significant of the primitive central Indian tribes. Bali Yatra - Bali Yatra is a hugely popular fair held on the banks of Mahanadi. Chaita Parva - An Oriya tribal festival held in the month of Chaita. Kalinga Mahotsav - A national festival of martial dance. Parab Tribal Festival - An annual competitive festival of the Koraput district. Ratha Yatra - A festival that celebrates Lord Krishna's annual visit to his place of birth. Makara Sankranti - Celebrated on the first day of the month of 'Magha'.