By SHWETA RAJ
Dhenkanal in Odisha is famous for its Bada—a culinary delight that draws people from far and wide. One particular shop, over a hundred years old, has been serving this specialty for generations.
Dhenkanal in Odisha is famous for its Bada—a culinary delight that draws people from far and wide. One particular shop, over a hundred years old, has been serving this specialty for generations.
By SHWETA RAJ
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.
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.
By SHWETA RAJ
Along with crops such as paddy, groundnut, cashew nut, and potato, Dhenkanal has also earned recognition for its sericulture activities. The zonal office of the Assistant Director of Sericulture oversees operations across Jajpur, Dhenkanal, and Angul districts, providing employment to more than 200 people.
Along with crops such as paddy, groundnut, cashew nut, and potato, Dhenkanal has also earned recognition for its sericulture activities. The zonal office of the Assistant Director of Sericulture oversees operations across Jajpur, Dhenkanal, and Angul districts, providing employment to more than 200 people.