Bali Jatra 2026: Two special pavilions to showcase Odisha-Bali ties, KMC's 150-year journey
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Two special pavilions showcasing Odisha's cultural ties with Bali and the 150-year journey of the Kataka Municipal Corporation will be among the major attractions at this year's historic Bali Jatra, being developed at 'Kataka in Kataka', with senior officials of the district administration and the municipal corporation reviewing the progress of the work.
Kataka, Nov 15: Two special pavilions showcasing Odisha's cultural ties with Bali and the 150-year journey of the Kataka Municipal Corporation (KMC) will be among the major attractions at this year's historic Bali Jatra, officials said on Sunday.
The pavilions are being developed at ‘Kataka in Kataka’, one of the key attractions of the annual festival. Preparations are underway, with senior officials of the district administration and the municipal corporation reviewing the progress of the work.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to inaugurate this year's Bali Jatra. She is also expected to inaugurate the two pavilions at ‘Kataka in Kataka’.
KMC pavilion to trace 150-year journey
The pavilions are being developed at ‘Kataka in Kataka’, one of the key attractions of the annual festival. Preparations are underway, with senior officials of the district administration and the municipal corporation reviewing the progress of the work.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to inaugurate this year's Bali Jatra. She is also expected to inaugurate the two pavilions at ‘Kataka in Kataka’.
KMC pavilion to trace 150-year journey
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One of the pavilions will showcase the 150-year journey of the Kataka Municipal Corporation, highlighting the city's history, heritage and development.
Visitors will get an opportunity to explore different aspects of Kataka, from its famous 'Bauna Bazaar, Tepana Gali' (52 bazaars and 53 lanes) to the history of the newspaper ‘Utkal Dipika’ and the city's popular dahibara.
The pavilion will also highlight the transition of Kataka to a modern city. An experience zone and a special tunnel featuring the city's history are being planned as part of the attraction.
The contributions of Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das and Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das to Kataka will also feature in the pavilion. A book fair, cultural stage and other attractions are planned within the space.
Odisha-Bali cultural connection to take centre stage
The second pavilion will highlight the historical and cultural links between Odisha and Bali in Indonesia, showcasing their shared artistic and architectural heritage.
Visitors will get an opportunity to explore different aspects of Kataka, from its famous 'Bauna Bazaar, Tepana Gali' (52 bazaars and 53 lanes) to the history of the newspaper ‘Utkal Dipika’ and the city's popular dahibara.
The pavilion will also highlight the transition of Kataka to a modern city. An experience zone and a special tunnel featuring the city's history are being planned as part of the attraction.
The contributions of Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das and Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das to Kataka will also feature in the pavilion. A book fair, cultural stage and other attractions are planned within the space.
Odisha-Bali cultural connection to take centre stage
The second pavilion will highlight the historical and cultural links between Odisha and Bali in Indonesia, showcasing their shared artistic and architectural heritage.
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The initiative, being developed with the support of the state government, aims to strengthen cultural exchanges between Odisha and Bali.
District Collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde said, "The pavilion is being developed to showcase the art, culture and architectural traditions of both regions and encourage greater cultural interaction."
Preparations for both pavilions are progressing at ‘Kataka in Kataka’, with the district administration and KMC coordinating the arrangements to make them major attractions of this year's Bali Jatra.
The initiative, being developed with the support of the state government, aims to strengthen cultural exchanges between Odisha and Bali.
District Collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde said, "The pavilion is being developed to showcase the art, culture and architectural traditions of both regions and encourage greater cultural interaction."
Preparations for both pavilions are progressing at ‘Kataka in Kataka’, with the district administration and KMC coordinating the arrangements to make them major attractions of this year's Bali Jatra.
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