Argus News - Mermaid Show Draws Massive Crowd at Historic Baliyatra Cuttack 2025

Cuttack, Nov 7: The Historic Baliyatra Cuttack–2025 has introduced a dazzling new attraction that’s captivating visitors of all ages — a live Mermaid Show inside a giant glass tank. For the first time in the festival’s history, two international performers from Indonesia and the Philippines are enchanting audiences with underwater stunts and graceful movements, bringing the mythical mermaid to life.

A Magical Experience Underwater

Held daily from 2 PM to 10:30 PM, the show features two young women performing synchronized aquatic routines inside a transparent tank. Visitors are pausing mid-walk to take selfies, record videos, and interact with the mermaids, who respond with playful gestures and waves. The ticket price for the show is Rs100, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

Event organizer Mohammad Irshad shared, “This is the first time we’ve brought a Mermaid Show to Baliyatra. People are loving it, and the crowd keeps growing every day.”

Robotic Animal World Adds to the Thrill

Alongside the Mermaid Show, another crowd-puller is the Robotic Animal World. Featuring lifelike models of tigers, bears, elephants, and even extinct dinosaurs, the exhibit uses advanced robotics to simulate a virtual wildlife sanctuary. Children and youth are especially drawn to this interactive zone, which blends entertainment with education.

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Festival in Full Swing

Baliyatra Cuttack–2025 began on Kartik Purnima, November 5, and will continue until November 12. Spanning 60 acres across the upper and lower Baliyatra grounds, the festival celebrates Odisha’s maritime legacy with cultural exhibitions, food stalls, and immersive experiences.

Argus News is the official media partner for this year’s edition.

Baliyatra’s Historical Significance 

Baliyatra, meaning “Journey to Bali,” honours Odisha’s old tradition of traders sailing to distant lands like Bali, Java, and Sumatra, exchanging goods, ideas, and cultural practices. The festival stirs up warm memories of Odisha’s rich heritage and continues to amaze visitors.