Odias in Jakarta, Manama relish ‘soul food’ to mark Pakhala Divas | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha celebrated Pakhala Divas on March 20, Odias living abroad savoured the culturally significant dish on different days. While having ‘pakhala’ is customary during summer in Odisha, More...

Pakhala: Odisha’s comfort Food finds global appeal | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: Once a humble Odia staple, pakhala—a tangy, fermented rice dish—has stirred up a culinary storm, breaking out of home kitchens to become a cultural sensation. From being offered to Lord Jagannath More...

Pakhala: Divine offering at Puri temple for centuries | Bhubaneswar News

Puri: Pakhala, the humble dish, deeply rooted in Odia culture, has been part of the Jagannath Temple rituals since the 12th century, as evidenced by inscriptions at the shrine’s Patala Mandir. “The More...

26 girl students from OAV fall ill after pakhala at school hostel | Bhubaneswar News

Keonjhar: Keonjhar: Twenty-six girl students from Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) in Oriya village, under Telkoi block of Keonjhar district, were admitted to Telkoi Medical College and Hospital on Monday after More...