Culture & celebrations
Dhanu Yatra, Bargarh (Baragada district)In the district
The district page calls Dhanu Yatra an eleven-day open-air festival on about a dozen stages, staging Puranic legends of the Vishnuite tradition. It began in 1948 and follows the paddy harvest; during it Bargarh town and nearby areas are treated as the kingdom of King Kansa.
Read source ↗Nine registered art forms (Baragada district)In the district
The same page says nine art forms are registered under the block federation: Sanchar, Sambalpuri, Sabda Nrutya, Pala, Khanjani Bhajana, Dulduli, Karamsani, Danda Nrutya and Krushna Guru.
Read source ↗Odisha-wide: OdissiWider city / region
The page calls Odissi the oldest dance form in India.
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