Exploring Odisha’s Maritime Heritage: Festivals and Cultural Significance
Odisha’s maritime heritage is a vibrant reality that has left an indelible mark on the state’s cultural landscape. Sailors from the ancient kingdom of Kalinga, present-day Odisha, traversed vast oceans with ships laden with spices, textiles, and cultural treasures. Odisha, where rituals and festivals like Kartika Purnima, Boita Bandana Utsav, and Bali Yatra pay tribute to Odisha’s seafaring past.