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Odia Pakhya: Aitihya Ganadouda Celebrates Odisha’s Rich Heritage

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Bhubaneswar:5/4/25:As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department, organised the “Aitihya Ganadouda” (marathon) today in Bhubaneswar. Starting from the historic Khandagiri and concluding at Kalinga Studio Square, the marathon drew participation from hundreds of enthusiastic citizens, including youth, cultural enthusiasts, and dignitaries. The event was marked by the exuberance of cultural performances, spirited participation, and a deep sense of cultural pride.

Highlighting the significance of the occasion, Minister for Higher Education, Sports & Youth Services and Odia Language, Literature & Culture, Shri Suryabanshi Suraj said, Today, through this vibrant celebration, we reaffirm our commitment to preserve and promote our historical landmarks. Odisha’s legacy of art, heritage, architecture, and tradition is not just our pride, it is a testimony of our glorious past and a guiding light for our future generations.

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As the fifth day of the Odia Pakhya celebrations, the “Aitihya Ganadouda” not only promote fitness and unity but also served as a moving tribute to the timeless heritage of Odisha. Cultural performances, traditional Odia cuisine and community bonding added colour to the event. Participants shared selfies from the scenic Khandagiri location, uploading them to the official Odia Pakhya website, celebrating the cultural essence of the region.

Ekamra MLA Shri Babu Singh, Senior politician Shri Priyadarshi Mishra, Shri Jagannath Pradhan, and renowned film actor Sabyasachi Mishra graced the occasion today, adding to the event’s vibrancy

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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