Pune News: Over 1000+ Attendees Witness Grand Odia Cultural EventÂ
Pune News: Over 1000+ Attendees Witness Grand Odia Cultural EventÂ
On 19th October 2024, the Odia community in Pune came together for a grand cultural celebration organized by the “Odia Sanskrutika Parishad Foundation,” drawing an impressive crowd of over 1000 people. The event was graced by notable dignitaries, including Mr. Pradeep Kand as the Special Guest, Ramdas Dabhade as the Guest of Honour, Sulochana Das, Mayor of Bhubaneshwar, as the Chief Speaker, and Tusharkanti Behera, former Home & IT Minister of Odisha, as the Chief Guest.
The event began with the traditional lighting of the lamp and an offering of flowers to Lord Jagannath, setting a spiritual tone for the evening. Entertainment highlights included performances by Odia comedian Raju Das, popular singers Kumar Janu and Pragati Sethi, and dancer Amrita Patnaik. A special Odissi dance performance by the troupe led by Ms. Mani Behera from Dhruv Global School, Pune, also captivated the audience.
Odisha’s beloved snack ‘Dahi Bara Allu Dum’ and a sumptuous Odia dinner were the culinary highlights of the evening, adding to the cultural flavor of the event.
The event, organized by an energetic group of young Odias, including Susmita Mahapatra, Monalisa Mishra, Susanjita Ray, Sasmita Patnaik, Jayaprada Biswal, Pragyan Das, Swagatika Dwibedi, and others, concluded with vibrant music, lights, and a spectacular display of fireworks. The gathering was a testament to the strong cultural bonds shared by Odias living outside their home state.
