As Dhenkanal celebrates Lakshmi Puja, its streets come alive with stalls run by vendors from across India, turning the festival into a source of livelihood and hope. Amid colours, crafts, and faith, each stall tells a story of hard work, dreams, and quiet perseverance.

The Gajalaxmi Mela dazzled with lights, colors, and sounds. But behind every smiling visitor and every glittering stall, there was a story of endurance, sacrifice, and quiet resilience. Jackie and vendors like him were the invisible heartbeat of the festival—carrying their dreams on weary shoulders, facing the glare of suspicion, and braving the storms of both weather and society. Their struggles were real, their contributions invaluable, and their humanity undeniable.

Kapilash is a famous hindu pilgrimage centre which is sourrounded by forest. The boundary area of Kapilash has feature of hills and dense forest which host various kinds of flora and fauna species. This is a nature lover's paradise. The hills of Kapilash make this region dream place for wildlife photographers.