Author: Subhransu Satpathy
Bela pana, a nutritional and cooling Odia drink
Belapana, made from bael (wood apple) fruit, is a Odia drink that is believed to have cooling and digestive properties, making it ideal for the hot summer days.
Danda, a festival of the people’s belief
The Danda Yatra festival, spanning 13 days, is one of Odisha’s traditional festivals, and culminates in the Pana Sankranti marking the Odia new year. Village Square brings to you the highlights.
Kolha – A neglected village in Odisha’s Dhenkanal
Despite several decades of independence, Kolha Village in the district of Dhenkanal, Odisha, continues to be untouched by progress. Villagers here can only dream about proper road connections and electricity. Here’s more on their plight.