Argus News - Odisha Parba to Showcase Odia Art, Culture and Cuisine in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 10: The national capital will witness a grand celebration of Odia art, culture, history and heritage as Odisha Parba 2026 is set to be organised at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from March 13 to 15, officials said on Tuesday.

The three‑day festival, hosted by Odia Samaj, a leading socio‑cultural organisation in Delhi, will bring together lakhs of Odias and showcase the state’s rich traditions to the wider nation.

The festival is being supported by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who has played a key role in promoting Odisha’s cultural identity at the national level. His efforts have drawn praise from President Droupadi Murmu. Several eminent personalities from Odisha are expected to attend the event.

Odisha Parba will feature a vibrant mix of folk dances, tribal performances and contemporary music. Traditional art forms such as Bagha Nacha, Ghoda Nacha, Ranapa, and tribal dances like Kedu and Durua will be presented on a single stage. Renowned Odia singers and dancers will enthrall audiences with evening performances, turning Delhi’s atmosphere festive and colourful.

Read more: Odisha Parba 2026 to Bring Odia Culture and Tradition to Delhi, From March 13 to 15

Visitors will also enjoy authentic Odia cuisine, ranging from traditional sweets and pithas to popular delicacies such as Cuttack’s dahibara aloo dum and Baripada’s mudhi mansa. Both vegetarian and non‑vegetarian dishes will be available across stalls. Alongside food, stalls will display Odisha’s famed handicrafts and handlooms, including Kendujhar’s avhanga kandhei, Puri’s pattachitra, Koraput’s Kotpad sarees and Sambalpuri textiles.

The organisers said the festival aims to provide a platform for Odias living outside the state to reconnect with their roots, while also introducing the diversity of Odisha’s culture to people across India. With cultural programmes, exhibitions and food fairs, Odisha Parba 2026 promises to be a unique confluence of tradition and modernity.

Cultural Programme Schedule

13th - 15th March 2026

Day 1 - Friday, 13th March 2026

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Formal Inaugural Programme

07:00 PM - 07:10 PM

Stage Clearance & Setup

07:10 PM – 07:40 PM

Odissi Dance Gatha Odisha by

Padma Shri Aruna Mohanty’s Orissa Dance Academy.

07:40 PM – 08:00 PM

Lok Kala O Lok Jeevan :

A Sambalpuri Nrutya Natika celebrating the rich folk cultural heritage of Western Odisha

08:00 PM – 08:20 PM

Adima Dhara – The Tribal Journey of Odisha.

A vibrant showcase of Odisha’s indigenous tribal dance traditions

08:20 PM – 09:30 PM

Paschim Odisha Sur Sandhya :

Live Sambalpuri Musical Night by Umakant Barik & Saswat Tripathy

Day 2 – Saturday, 14th March 2026

06:00 PM – 07:00 PM

Formal Programme

07:00 PM – 07:10 PM

Stage Clearance & Setup

07:10 PM – 07:40 PM

Odissi Dance Dharm Chkra Ashoka by Kabita Mohanty & Troupe.

07:40 PM – 08:00 PM

Bighnabinashak Leela – The Divine Auspicious Beginning.

An Indian Folk Dance presentation invoking Lord Ganesha

08:00 PM – 08:20 PM

Dhwani: Swarara Odisha

A musical instrumental composition celebrating the diverse musical traditions of Odisha

08:20 PM – 09:30 PM

Sur Sangam :

Live Musical Show by Satyajeet Pradhan & Lipsa Mohapatra

Day 3 – Sunday, 15th March 2026

06:00 PM – 07:00 PM

Formal Programme

07:00 PM – 07:10 PM

Stage Clearance & Setup

07:10 PM – 07:40 PM

Ananta Naadara Amara Pratidhwani :

An Eternal Tribute to 150 Years of Vande Mataram

(Fusion Odissi & Freestyle Dance)

07:40 PM – 08:10 PM

Gitara Yugayatra

A Tribute to Iconic Odia Film Songs (Ollywood Dance Presentation)

08:10 PM – 08:20 PM

Pancharasi :

A colourful celebration of the rich folk art, music and cultural heritage of Western Odisha

08:20 PM – 08:40 PM

Parampara Prabaha – The Living Threads of Odisha

Rangabati Ramp Show, showcasing Odisha’s tribal legacy, folk traditions, exquisite handlooms and timeless handicrafts

08:40 PM – 09:30 PM

Pratibha Utsav – Celebration of Talents

Grand Finale featuring the winners of Odisha Got Talent In the above minutes we finalized the Odissi dance performances for 13th and 14th March.