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5 Temples Older Than 1,500 Years That Still Draw Miracles

India is home to some of the oldest living temples in the world. Many of these sacred places were built more than fifteen centuries ago and yet they continue to remain active centers of worship. What makes them remarkable is not just their age or architecture. It is the faith…

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7 Spiritual Mahashivratri Celebrations That Show Shiva’s Divine Energy

Mahashivratri, the Great Night of Lord Shiva, is one of India’s most sacred festivals, bringing millions of devotees together each year. Celebrated on the fourteenth night of Phalguna, it represents spiritual awakening, inner transformation, and balance of energies. Devotees fast, chant “Om Namah Shivaya,” and stay awake all night, while…

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Inside Jagannath Temple: 500 Cooks Feeding 100,000 Devotees Daily - Is This Even Possible?

Before sunrise touches the shores of Puri, the fires are already burning. Inside the sacred complex of Jagannath Temple, one of the oldest continuously functioning temple kitchens in the world begins its daily miracle. By noon, tens of thousands of devotees will sit together on the temple grounds, sharing the…

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These 7 Indian Temples Are Over 1,000 Years Old And Something Still Lives Inside Them

India is more than a nation. It is a living spiritual civilization shaped by faith, devotion, and sacred wisdom. Across the country, ancient temples that are over 1,000 years old still stand strong, witnessing centuries of history, change, and belief. These temples have survived kings and empires, natural forces, and…

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Why These 5 Shiva Temples Are Must-Visit This Maha Shivratri?

Maha Shivratri on 15 February 2026 is a sacred night of devotion, fasting, meditation, and prayer, celebrating the divine bond of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The cosmic Tandava dance of Shiva represents the victory of consciousness over ignorance, inspiring spiritual awakening. Beyond the famous Jyotirlingas, India is home to…

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Why the Jagannath Idol Is Replaced Every Few Years

“न रूपं न च आकारं न चायुधधरं हरिम्। अपश्यं जगदीशानं दारुरूपेण संस्थितम्॥” He has no fixed form, no weapons in hand. Yet the Lord of the universe appears, residing in wood. At the sacred abode of Lord Jagannath in Puri, devotion follows a path unlike anywhere else. Here, God is…

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Why Is Lord Jagannath Without Hands or Feet? The Real Mystery

“पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं।” What looks incomplete can still be whole. When people see Lord Jagannath for the first time, one question comes naturally. Why does this God have no hands or feet? Almost every other Hindu deity is shown in a complete human form, with hands holding weapons or blessings and…

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Gasping for breath: Are Odisha’s twin cities going the Delhi way?

Air pollution levels are steadily rising across several cities in Odisha, particularly in the ‘Twin Cities’ of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality index (AQI) in the Twin Cities has ranged between 230 and 300 since December 2025, oscillating between the ‘poor’…

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Odisha’s capital turned its river into a drain. Now the consequences go beyond the city

What happened to Gangua, once considered Bhubaneswar’s lifeline?

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Six injured after private aircraft makes crash landing in eastern India

Nine-seater private aircraft crashes near city of Rourkela, leaving at least six people with minor injuries

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Odisha: One Bangladeshi killed, 15 injured as their bus overturns near Bhubaneswar

The tourist bus, travelling towards the pilgrim town of Puri, fell into a pit along a stretch of National Highway-16. Read further on Dynamite News:

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National Para Fencing Championship to host in Bhubaneswar from March 28-31

The prestigious event, organised by the Para Sports Association of Odisha (PSAO) under the aegis of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), will take place at the Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium and Kalinga Sports Complex. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A day of disappointment for India as men and women lose respective hockey Pro League matches

BHUBANESWAR: Both the Indian men’s and women’s teams lost their respective games in the FIH Pro League at Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

FIH Pro League: Indian men script first win at home, beat Spain 2-0

BHUBANESWAR: The Indian men's hockey team came back from their opening loss in style to beat Spain 2-0 in the FIH Pro League on Sunday.

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Con woman held for impersonating PM’s Principal Secretary’s daughter, duping high-profile people

They were arrested in Bhubaneswar following a complaint filed by a mine owner, who was allegedly duped by the couple. Read further on Dynamite

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Fire breaks out at pressure cooker godown in Bhubaneswar

No casualties or injuries were reported. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India to host its first World Athletics Continental tour event in August 2025

India is set to organise its first-ever World Athletics Continental Tour competition in Bhubaneswar on August 10, 2025, as announced by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) during the release of the 2025 competition schedule on Sunday.

The Times of India

Odisha resist Bagan fightback to share honours

Up against a formidable side like Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), hosts Odisha FC (OFC) put up a spirited display to share the spoils with the Mariners in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

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Cyclone Dana: Flight operations at Bhubaneswar, Kolkata airports resume

Flight operations at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, which was shut due to cyclonic storm. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

FIH Pro League: Indian men and women to open campaign at home

As Bhubaneswar holds current hosting rights of February's India leg of Pro League

The Times of India

ISL: Odisha's home run broken as Chennaiyin script 3-2 comeback win in season opener at Kalinga

KOLKATA: Looking for a head start to their 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) campaign, Sergio Lobera's Odisha FC suffered a rude jolt when visitors Chennaiyin FC scored a stunning 3-2 comeback win at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

The Times of India

Lynda Kom stars with brace in Odisha FC’s winning start in AFC Women’s Champions League

Far away from their base in Bhubaneswar, Odisha FC Women took a confident step towards the first-ever AFC Women’s Champions League in the Jordanian industrial town of Zarqa.

The Times of India

'We are in Paris to give India its 9th Olympic hockey gold': Captain Harmanpreet promises the nation

Every time adrenaline gushes through Harmanpreet's forearms to send those drag-flicks whizzing past defenders and bring the opponent post crashing down in Paris, mind goes back to the January evening of 2023 in Bhubaneswar. A dejected India skipper, carrying the nation's hopes on his penalty-corner skills, appeared clueless. The ball…

The Times of India

'Vallabhjee refused to join camp despite assurances'

BENGALURU: Taking objection to India football team's mental coach Shayamal Vallabhjee airing his grievances in the media, the All India Football Federation on Thursday said despite assurances, the sports psychologist refused to join the national camp in Bhubaneswar ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Kuwait and Qatar.

The Hindu

Odisha CM holds roadshow in Bhubaneswar after BJP, Congress chief criticise him

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik faces criticism from BJP and Congress leaders during roadshow, highlighting alleged misgovernance in State.

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