Bhubaneswar, April 5 – On the fifth day of the ongoing Odia Pakhya (Odia Fortnight), the state of Odisha has organized Heritage Awareness Runs across various locations. The event, held on April 5, aims to raise awareness about the preservation and promotion of the state’s historical monuments and heritage sites. The initiative is designed to engage the public in a community-driven effort to protect and celebrate Odisha’s rich cultural legacy.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ପକ୍ଷ ପାଳନର ପଞ୍ଚମ ଦିନ ଅର୍ଥାତ ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୫ ତାରିଖରେ ଆମ ଐତିହ୍ୟସ୍ଥଳୀଗୁଡ଼ିକର ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଓ ପ୍ରଚାର ପ୍ରସାର ନିମନ୍ତେ ସଚେତନତା ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରିବାକୁ ରାଜ୍ୟର ବିଭିନ୍ନ ସ୍ଥାନରେ ଐତିହ୍ୟ ଗଣ ଦୌଡ଼ର ଆୟୋଜନ ହେଉଛି । ଆସନ୍ତୁ ଏଥିରେ ଭାଗ ନେଇ ଏହି ସଚେତନତା କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମକୁ ସଫଳ କରିବା। pic.twitter.com/vR78VDkJ0O
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These heritage runs are a key part of the broader campaign that has been launched by the government to highlight the importance of Odisha’s historical landmarks and the role they play in maintaining the state’s identity. Participants in these runs have been encouraged to spread awareness about the significance of these heritage sites and the need for their preservation.
By participating in the event, locals are given an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing efforts of preserving Odisha’s rich history while simultaneously fostering a sense of pride and responsibility towards the region’s cultural heritage.
The government hopes that such initiatives will foster greater public interest in the state’s historical preservation efforts and lead to active participation in conservation activities. This event not only emphasizes heritage conservation but also aligns with the larger goal of enhancing local pride and community involvement.