Boita Bandana: Odisha celebrates its rich maritime heritage with colourful miniature boats – see pics | Bhubaneswar News

NEW DELHI: Every year on Kartik Purnima, people in Odisha celebrate the festival of ‘Boita Bandana,’ also called ‘Danga Bhasa.’ On this day, they float miniature boats to mark More...

Innovative Eco-Friendly Boats Made from Cow Dung Transform Festival Traditions |

Bhubaneswar: In a blend of tradition and environmental consciousness, a group of young volunteers from the city revolutionised an age-old festival ritual by crafting miniature boats from an unexpected material More...

Kartik Purnima: Berhampur Markets Flooded with Eco-Friendly Paper Boats for Boita Bandana Celebration | Bhubaneswar News

Berhampur: On the eve of Kartik Purnima, markets in the city are flooded with miniature boats made from banana stem and paper, as residents prepare to celebrate Boita Bandana on Friday.The festival, More...