13th January 2025: Dhanuyatra is one of the most famous and unique festivals in Odisha, celebrated primarily in the Bargarh district. This open-air theatrical festival reenacts the legendary events from the life of Lord Krishna, particularly his battle against the tyrant King Kansa. With a focus on ancient traditions and cultural practices, Dhanuyatra is not only a religious event but also a significant cultural celebration.
ମାନ୍ୟବର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ ମୋହନ ଚରଣ ମାଝୀ ବିଶ୍ବ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ବରଗଡ଼ ଧନୁଯାତ୍ରା ମହୋତ୍ସବରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ସମ୍ବୋଧିତ କରିଛନ୍ତି। ବରଗଡ଼ର ମୁକ୍ତାକାଶ ରଙ୍ଗମଞ୍ଚରେ ମଞ୍ଚସ୍ଥ ଲୋକନାଟକ ଧନୁଯାତ୍ରା ଏ ମାଟିକୁ ସମଗ୍ର ବିଶ୍ୱରେ ପରିଚିତ କରାଇପାରିଛି। ପ୍ରାଚୀନ ପରମ୍ପରା ଓ ଲୋକରୀତି ଆଧାରରେ ଏହି ଉତ୍ସବ ତା’ର ପାରମ୍ପରିକତାକୁ ବଜାୟ… pic.twitter.com/4ecbFIIKi5
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Odisha’s Chief Minister, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, recently inaugurated the world-renowned Dhanuyatra Festival in Bargarh, addressing a large audience at the Muktaakash Rangmanch. The festival, which has gained international recognition, celebrates the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the region.
The Chief Minister highlighted the significance of Dhanuyatra, which has been a symbol of Odisha’s ancient customs and folk traditions. He emphasized that this festival has not only preserved the region’s cultural identity but also contributed to promoting the rich legacy of the state globally.
Dhanuyatra, based on the legendary stories of Lord Krishna, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and showcases vibrant performances, rituals, and cultural events. The Chief Minister expressed pride in the continuity of this ancient celebration, which has been a part of Odisha’s cultural fabric since independence, further solidifying its status as a unique cultural event in the world.
Overall, Dhanuyatra is a reflection of Odisha’s deep-rooted cultural legacy, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate the victory of good over evil through art, drama, and devotion.
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