MYRIAD COLOURS OF LIFE

  I have grown up watching these bhaonas. There were ocassions like Janmastami the celebration of Krishna's birthday, Shivaratri where I remember accompanying my grandparents to these bhaonas being organized in the community place of worship. There is this famous bhaona being organised at the interval of a few years which I wanted to be a part of. When one of my classmate came up with this idea I decided to accompany her. She being a local it was much help to us. We stayed at her home. When we went to the bhaona  I was amazed to see people flocking. When I reached there I saw the beautiful arrangements being made around. We walked for some time before we reached. I saw people seating around and the artist walking to perform their role. This is one of the most beautiful sight from bhaona I saw at Jamugurihat in Assam. I wanted to stay for some more time but due to the weather, we had to return. There was heavy downpour after we reached home. I am thankful to my friend for makin...

  A heritage walk that takes you back in time through winding roads making you delve deep, giving the weary soul a sublime feel transcending your emotions is how I define Ekamra Walks. I was lucky to be a part of this heritage walk during my stay in Odisha. The heritage walk is organized during the weekends in the city of Bhubaneswar. If you are someone who is interested in Indian temple architecture, temple food, culture, classical dances, making new friends then join this heritage walk when you are on a visit to Bhubaneswar. The walk helps the visitors to explore the heritage sites of Odisha whether it be sitting to listen to a story on the banks of Bindusagar lake or visiting the Ananta Vasudeva temple. The walks make you part of the city . Follow the trails of the walk and walk around the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves and also be a part of the crafts museum Kalabhoomi. Old Town Bhubaneswar is also known as Ekamrashetra. It is best known as the site of Kalingan temple architect...