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Sambalpuri Culture
Sambalpur, in Orissa, India, is a region that has a distinct cultural identity. The songs, clothing, dances, language and festivals celebrated in Sambalpur are unique. This distinct cultural identity arises from the strong association of the tribal and folk communities which have been coexisting in Sambalpur for centuries. Fair Sambalpur Lok Mahotsav The grand festival of "Lok Mahotsav" is a Folk and Tribal Arts and Culture Festival which aims at showcasing the socio-cultural aspects of the region of Sambalpur, and the strong association between the tribal and folk (mainstream) communities that coexist in the region. This festival is a reflection of the socio-anthropological evolution of the people of this area. Here "Lok" means people, and "Mahotsav" means festival. Sitalsasthi Carnival The Sitalasasthi Carnival is an annual festival which celebrates and commemorates the religious reunion of Shiva and Shakti, as Goddess Parvati. The carnival is organised in a grand way in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sambalpur
Sambalpur () is the fifth largest city in the Indian State of Odisha. It is located on the banks of river Mahanadi, with a population of 335,761 (as per 2011 census). Prehistoric settlements have been recorded there. It is the home of the Sambalpuri Saree. Overview The city contains many temples, historic buildings and parks. Educational institutes include Sambalpur University Sambalpur University is located in Burla town, of district Sambalpur, India, in the state of Odisha. Popularly known as Jyoti Vihar, it offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. The governor of Odisha is the chancellor of ..., Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Gangadhar Meher University, Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur and Odisha State Open University (OSOU). Hirakud Dam, the longest earthen dam in the world and the largest artificial lake of Asia, is at Sambalpur. After the inde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
