Beyond its culinary popularity, pakhala remains deeply embedded in Odisha's cultural and religious practices. It is an essential part of Chhapan Bhog— the offerings served daily to Lord Jagannath.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha celebrated Pakhala Divas, a day dedicated to the state's most beloved traditional dish, with people from ...

Pakhala is a gut-friendly dish prepared by fermenting rice in an earthen pot. Taking inspiration from this, Chefs Abinas ...

Discover Odisha's unique Kai Chutney, now with a GI tag. Priced at Rs 1000/kg, this superfood offers rich nutrition and ...

The Panchu Dola festival in Banapur, Odisha, showcases vibrant deity processions. Meanwhile, Pakhala Day, highlighting the ...

The 190-plus fare laid out on Pakhala Dibasa spotlighted the beloved fermented rice dish that embodies the essence of Odia ...

A large number of people took part in the Panchu Dola festival, a vibrant and historical celebration in Banapur, Odisha, on ...

The Odisha government, with WFO's support, plans to open Poshan Kendras offering subsidized essential commodities to lower-income groups. Initially, 35 centers will launch, expanding to each panchayat ...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik and other dignitaries on Thursday ...

Odisha has procured 71.50 lakh tonnes of kharif paddy, nearing its 76 lakh-tonne target before the March 31 deadline, ...