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Culture of Kalahandi

Kalahandi is a rich land in culture and festivals.[47] Since it is a melting point of southern Odisha and Western Odisha with a substantial tribal population, those living in hills as well as plain land, their culture, tradition, languages and belief along with mainstream Hindu culture have made Kalahandi region rich with culture and festivals. The mixture of Aryan and tribal culture makes Kalahandi region rich in its culture and festivals. In pre-independence period Kalahandi was largely inspired to Saivaism, Vaishanivism and Shakti puja. Shakti Puja is largely accepted among tribal, perhaps due to which Kalahandi was well known for celebrating Shati Puja. However, affect induction of Kalahandi as part of Odisha state, dominance of coastal Oriya culture in the state is increasingly influencing the local culture. Celebration of Rathajatra and construction of Jaggannath temple in Kalahandi has been increasingly realised unlike in old days of Radha Krishna temple.

Ratha Yatra  The world famous Car Festival of Lord Jagannath is held on’ AshadhaSukla Dwitiya’ -i.e. the 2nd day of the bright fort-night of Ashadha (June- July) every year. This festival is popularly known as Ratha Yatra, Gundicha Yatra and also Ghosha Yatra. On the Car Festival day, the deities are taken out of the temple and placed in their respective chariots, kept near the Singhadwar. The deities are carried to the chariots in a traditional ceremonial manner-first Sudarshana, followed by Balabhadra, Subhadra and Jagannath. Balabhadra and Jagannath are made to swing forward and backward in a manner called ‘Pahandi’.

Chatar Yatra  Chatar Jatra or Chatar Yatra is a traditional festival celebrated by the people of Kalahandi District, Orissa, India. The festival involves Maa Manikeswari, the family goddess of the Kalahandi King’s family. More than 50000 animal are sacrificed today during Bijaya Yatra of the festival. Nearly 1 lakh people take part in the procession of Maa Manikeswari. The Goddess is taken in a procession from Jena Khal after Sundhi Puja to Bhawanipatna with rhythmic beats of nisan and ghanta and dancers performing Ghumra. Devotees line up along the road for glimpse of the Goddess, believing that they will get rid of out vices and diseases by sacrificing animal.

Dusherra  Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in Kalahandi and it is the most important socio-cultural event in the society. The festival celebrates life, culture, traditions and customs. She is worshiped for killing Mahisasur, a powerful demon who was also known as the Buffalo Demon. It also marks her return every year in the Bengali month of Aswin, remembering Lord Ram as he summoned Goddess Durga for her blessings in order to save Sita from the clutches of Ravana.

Ghumura dance  is a folk dance of Kalahandi district of the Indian state Odisha. It is classified as folk dance as the dress code of Ghumura resembles more like a tribal dance, but there are arguments about mudra and dance forms of Ghumura bearing more resemblance with other classical dance forms of India. Though Ghumura has been included in folk culture, it is a widespread dance in the Kalahandi region. It is in unknown if in its early period whether it was a caste-based dance or not. By the time when Ghumura entered into the sphere of folk dance, above from the level of tribal dance, it was extensively performed by almost all castes and communities. Perhaps, Ghumura was a caste-based dance of a particular caste in its beginning and later on extended to different castes and communities. It was then widely accepted as a mass dance from folk dance. Ghumura dance has had the opportunity to represent the nation in international events in Delhi, Moscow, and other places.

Dandari dance  The origin of the name of the traditional dance ‘Dandahulia’ is from the word ‘Danda’ means stick. The individual performer of the dance carries two pieces of sticks in hands go on dancing biting each other in different styles. The Gondabadi or Dandari dance of Kalahandi has a very close similarities with this Dandahulia tribal-cum traditional dance of Koraput and Nawarangpur regions. The Dandas or sticks used in the dance are highly decorative, painted in linear form for a visual beauty and dancing attraction. This traditional Dandahulia dance is an old, ancient dance found in these localities. Some of the researchers relate it to the period of Lord Krishna i.e. Dwapara Yuga, what Lord Krishna was doing up in his childhood period or his time, in Gopapura as a cowherd boy. It is said from the myths related to Dandahulia dance is that Lord Krishna used to play this Dandahulia dance with his cowherd mates as a mode of pastime in the forest regions. The very practice made by Lord Krishna during Dandahulia performance, that he taught his copartners to win overthe enemies through these Dandas at the time of danger or adversities. The Danda can also be used as an instrument-cum-item in performing the traditional Dandahulia dance. The dance has, its origin from that time onwards is being performed by various people in various localities by various names, found as Dandahulia in Nawarangpur and Koraput regions. Loudi Dance in Baleswar district by a specific Gond community.

Madli Dance Specifically telling of Madli folk dance, it is largely performed in the Khadial region of Nuapada district. The Gondas of Khadial to worship and offer their prayer to their Gods like Budhadeo (Bhairav/Balendra), Jungadeo (Jagannath) and Lingadeo (Siva), they perform Madli dance. Through Madli folkdance the dancers, performers want to give a message to the community or the area to start cultivation or farming. This has become a community based dance to the people of the locality. Particularly at the beginning of the cultivation i.e. in the month of Baisakha and at the end of farming i.e. in Margasira Purnima, Madli dance is performed. The folk dance Madli goes with some musical instruments like Madal, Jhumka, Flute, Jhanz, Timtimi, Thodkel and some farming tools as symbol of aggragarian prospect like plough, axe, sickle, pickaxe, hoe, spade and fish-netting items like net, stick or rod, pin, thread as a symbol of courage and prosperity.

Kalahandi Mahotsav Or Kalahandi Utsav(Odia: କଳାହାଣ୍ଡି ଉତ୍ସବ) also called “Kalahandi Utsav Ghumara” is an annual exhibition or festival celebrated along with district administration in Bhawanipatna and Dharamgarh of Kalahandi District in the Indian state of Odisha. Kalahandi Utsav is a platform to encourage, motivate and showcase the art, culture, music, drama, literature, handy crafts of Odisha globally. Hundreds of folk dance troupes and folk singers from different parts of the State and outside perform. It is celebrated at Lal Bahadur stadium in Bhawanipatna and Panchayat playground in Dharamgarh. More than 300 stalls appear at both venues.

Jhanji Yatra performed at kulerpada(hirapur), Jaipatna,Kalahandi & is a Village in Jayapatna Tehsil in Kalahandi District of Odisha State, India. It is located 79 KM towards South from District head quarters Bhawanipatna. 11 KM from Jaipatna. 391 KM from State capital Bhubaneswar.

Nuakhai: People in Kalahandi revel in celebrations, rituals to continue for days

BHAWANIPATNA:  In Kalahandi, Nuakhai is not just a one-day affair. As per tradition, unique to the region, the festival in the district is celebrated from the first day of ‘Bhadraba Shukla’ till Dussehra during which several rituals are performed. In Bahadur Padar, Palkapada and Patharla regions of the district, the festivities started on September 8. 

As per legend, head of the Kondh tribe of the area had helped Maharaja Fatenarayan Deo of Naga dynasty who ruled over Kalahandi from 1831 to 1853, to suppress a rebellion. 

As a mark of gratitude to the tribals, the king allowed them to celebrate Nuakhai in areas under his rule.

Sources said,on Saturday, ‘Rushi Panchami Nuakhai’ was celebrated in several parts of the district. Family members got together and after offering ‘Nabanna’ to the local deities, enjoyed it in their homes.

On ‘Bhadrab Shukla Dasami’ (five days after Rusi Panchami) on September 16, the lagna of the presiding deity Manikeswari will be performed at Bhawanipatna, Lanjigarh, Jaipatna, M Rampur, Thuamul Rampur and parts of Kasipur area (now in Rayagada district). 

As per customs, the royal family of Kalahandi will have ‘Nabanna’ only after completion of ‘Chatar Yatra’ of Goddess Manikeswari on Mahanavami after offering it to Budharaja. 

This is done as the temple of Budharaja, located on the premises of Manikeswari temple is opened only on Maha Ashtami and Mahanavami.

In areas inhabited by Brahmins in the district, Nabanna is offered and consumed only on Dussehra. 

Farmers’ issues discussed

JAGATSINGHPUR: On Nuakhai,  farmers were felicitated in a programme organised by Gorekhanath Krushak Mahasangh in Raghunathpur block.

The farmers, scientists and intellectuals who joined the programme discussed issues relating to the agriculture sector by adopting modern techniques to boost output.

Agriculture scientists Ramesh Chandra Das, Brajkishore Lenka along with agriculture expert Surendranath Tripathy, social workers Sarmistha Mohanty and Khetramohan Behera highlighted the contribution of farmers to the society. 

Royals celebrate Nuakhai in Balangir

BALANGIR : Nuakhai in Balangir has always been a royal affair and this year was no different.

The festival was celebrated with the usual fervour at Sailashree Palace where senior BJP leader KV Singhdeo, MP Sangeeta Singhdeo, Arkesh and his wife Adrija partook the first harvest of the season.  

The Nuankhai Pahur (procession), organised by Koshli Sanskrutik Sangh, was taken out from Rugudipara to Patneswari and Samaleswari Temple and puja offered on Friday.

The masses too celebrated the festival as per tradition in absence of the usual fanfare due to restrictions imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19.  

Even as the festival is meant to celebrate agriculture, it has lost its significance to some extent in Balangir district, known for distress migration, said Lohitakshya Joshi, a researcher on tradition, culture, poverty and migration.

He said with farmers from the district reduced from large to marginal and some to agricultural labourers, Nuakhai has taken a paradigm shift over the years and the traditional flair associated with the festival is no longer visible. 

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'Nuakhai' — Odisha's harvest festival that celebrates the reaping of paddy

Nuakhai, which literally translates as 'new food', is a harvest festival celebrated with great vigour in the coastal state. often compared to tamil nadu's pongal, kerala's onam and assam's bihu, the festival heralds the consumption of the fresh rice harvested from the paddy crop. read on to know more about its origin, rituals, and cultural significance in odisha..

Such is the importance of the harvest, that the paddy is worshipped as a sacred blessing from the gods and it is first served to the local presiding deity depending upon the beliefs of the community. Photo by Creative Commons

Today, millions of households in Odisha are brimming with the festive spirit of Nuakhai — a festival that celebrates the first harvest of paddy and is marked with great pomp and celebration. Akin to Punjab's Baisakhi, Assam's Bihu, Kerala's Onam and Tamil Nadu's Pongal, the agrarian connotation is at the heart of the Nuakhai festival.

Farmers in western Odisha cultivate 'saria' variety of paddy especially for the festival which is reaped within 60 days after sowing. The districts where Nuakhai is widely celebrated include Kalahandi, Sambalpur, Balangir, Bargarh, Sundargarh, Nuapada, Sonepur, Boudh and Jharsuguda.

Such is the importance of the harvest, that the paddy is worshipped as a sacred blessing from the gods and it is first served to the local presiding deity depending upon the beliefs of the community. Upon the offering of the cooked rice to the deity, family members come together and eat various local cuisines made of freshly harvested rice, with sweetened rice cakes being a hot favourite amongst the kids as well as grown ups.

Nukhai is an occasion for people to lay their differences to rest and start relationships afresh. In the evening, people meet one another and exchange greetings. Photo by arrangement

The nine-day long celebrations

Basudev Das, a researcher and member of Odisha Sahitya Academy, told Gaon Connection that thousands of devotees visit the famous goddess Samaleswari temple in Sambalpur district where the festival is most popular. "They offer the new crop or 'Nabanna' to the deity, to whom the festival is dedicated. After eating 'Nabana' people wear new clothes and seek blessings from the elders," he said.

"Following the Hindu calendar, the day falls on the Panchami Tithi of the lunar fortnight in Bhadrapada (August–September) months, the day after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Nuakhai is also called Nuakhai Parab. It has great significance for farmers and the agricultural community," the researcher added.

Das further informed that Nuakhai is believed to be composed of nine colours and as a consequence, nine sets of rituals are followed as a prelude to the actual day of celebration.

These nine colours include Beheren (announcement of a meeting to set the date), Lagna dekha (setting the exact date for partaking of new rice), Daka haka (invitation), Sapha sutura and lipa puchha (cleanliness), Ghina bika (purchasing), Nua dhan khuja (looking for the new crop), Bali paka (final resolve for Nuakhai by taking the prasad (the offering) to the deity, Nuakhai (eating the new crop as Prasad after offering it to the deity, followed by dancing and singing) and Juhar bhet (respect to elders and exchanging of gifts).

Origin of Nuakhai & the Sambalpuri connection

Although the knowledge about the origin of the festival has been lost over time, oral tradition dates it back to the 14th century, during the reign of the first Chauhan King Ramai Deva, founder of the Patna kingdom which is currently part of Balangir district in western Odisha.

"In his efforts to build an independent kingdom, Raja Ramai Deo realised the significance of settled agriculture because the subsistence economy of the people in the area was primarily based on hunting and food gathering. He realised this form of economy could not generate the surplus required to maintain and sustain a state," Das, the researcher informed.

The districts where Nuakhai is widely celebrated include Kalahandi, Sambalpur, Balangir, Bargarh, Sundargarh, Nuapada, Sonepur, Boudh and Jharsuguda. Photo by Creative Commons

"During state formation in the Sambalpuri region, Nuakhai as a festival played a major role in promoting agriculture as a way of life. Thus credit can be given to Raja Ramai Deo for making Nuakhai a symbol of Sambalpuri culture and heritage," he added.

Nuakhai vital to social fabric & harmony

Nukhai is an occasion for people to lay their differences to rest and start relationships afresh. In the evening, people meet one another and exchange greetings.

"All differences are discarded and elders are wished nuakhai juhar. The elders bless their juniors and wish them long life, happiness, and prosperity. Even the separated brothers celebrate the festival under one roof. In many villages and towns, people organised Sambalpuri and folk dances and songs to celebrate the festival. Sambalpuri songs are sung to express happiness during festivities enjoyed to celebrate the harvest season," a Paresh Dash, Sambalpur-based retired teacher, told Gaon Connection .

Meanwhile, many people in Odisha are rejoicing as it is for the first time in almost two years that the state is celebrating the festival in a full-fledged manner. The festivities were a low-key affair due to the COVID-19 outbreak for the past two years.

"We are delighted to observe this festival after a two year gap. Hundreds of people returned to their homes from faraway places for this festival," Ranjan Panda, a resident of Sambalpur district said happily.

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Kalahandi is 420 km away form Bhubaneswar. The entire district is full of hills and dense forest. Bhawani Patna is the headquarter of the Kalahandi district. There is the Royal palace of Kalahandi Maharaja. Goddess Manikeswari is the presiding deity of the royal family and locality Chhatra yatra is the great festival of goddess Manikeswari. This festival is held on the day of Dasahara with much pomp and ceremony. A large number of goats, pigs and cocks are sacrificed here as offering to goddess Manikeswari. There are also some other local festivals like Khandabasa, Nuakhai, Amnuan, Kandulnuan, Seminuan, Dumernuan, Kalahandi Utsav, Ghanta Jatra that are celebrated in the District. Best  tourist  places in Kalahandi

The Kalahandi district covers an area of 7920 sq. Km. As per the 2011 census, the total population of the District is 15,76,869 with a total male population of 7,87,101 and a female population of 7,89,768. The Kalahandi district has 2 subdivisions, 2253 Villages, 310 Gram Panchayats, 13 Tahasils and 13 Blocks, 1 Municipality, 3 N.A.C, 5 Assembly Constituency and 17 Police stations are there in Kalahandi District.

Manikeshwari Temple, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi

Maa Manikeshwari Temple is located in the  Kalahandi district of Odisha. The main deity here is Goddess Manikeshwari. She is the Ishta Devi of Nagavanshi Khyatriya’s. During the Dussehra festival, animal sacrifice is offered at this temple. Every year Chatar Yatra at a particular time is organised, and many people who have fulfilled wishes come and sacrifice animals in the name of the goddess. Karlapat Wild Life Sanctuary has located near Manikeshwari temple. Deity Manikeswari is the protective goddess of Kalahandi. Maa Manikeswari Mandir is a famous temple in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi

Asurgarh Fort, Kalahandi

Asurgarh is the oldest fort. Situated on the bank of river Sandul.5 km away to the west of Narla railway station and 3 km from Rupra road railway station. The entire area covers about half km having important items of 8th century AD. The discovery of this place contains. Ancient potteries beads and silver coins belong to Mauryan period and other antiquities which needs the attention of archaeological excavation the fort Asurgarh is 35 km distance from Bhawanipatna. The Asurgada Fort is one of the tourist places in Kalahandi, Odisha.

Karlapat Wild Life Sanctuary, Kalahandi

The Karlapat sanctuary is located in Kalahandi South Division which is 12km from Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district covering a dense patch of lush green dry deciduous forest. A beautiful waterfall,’Phurlijharan’ has been developed as a picnic spot for the local visitors and draws a large number of visitors from far off places in and around Kalahandi District. Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a plethora of wildlife animals and birds. The sanctuary is rich in wildlife such as leopard, gaur, sambar, nilgai, barking deer, mouse deer, soft claws Ottawa, a wide variety of birds and reptiles.

Lankeshwari Temple, Kalahandi

Lankeswari Temple is situated at Junagarh , and It is 15 km away from  Bhawanipatna  towards the Southwest. Goddess Lankeswari is the presiding deity of this temple. The statue of the Maa Lankeshwari is made of black chlorite stone. Lankeshwari Temple is one of the famous Shakti Pitha of Odisha. Khandabasa Jatra at Lankeswari Pitha of Junagarh is the Main festival of the Kalahandi district in the month of Aswini. Sri Rama Navami, Mahavishuba Sankranti & Durgapuja are the main functions of the Maa Lankeswari. Lankeswari Temple is one of the tourist places in  Kalahandi .

Dhabaleswar Temple, Kalahandi

Lankeswari Temple is situated at Junagarh , and It is 15 km distance from Bhawanipatna towards the Southwest. Goddess Lankeswari is the presiding deity of this temple. The statue of the Maa Lankeshwari is made of black chlorite stone. Lankeshwari Temple is one of the famous Shakti Pitha of Odisha. Khandabasa Jatra at Lankeswari Pitha of Junagarh is the Main festival of the Kalahandi district in the month of Aswini. Sri Rama Navami, Mahavishuba Sankranti & Durgapuja are the main functions of the Maa Lankeswari. Lankeswari Temple is one of the famous temple in Kalahandi,  Odisha.

Dokarichanchara WaterFall, Kalahandi

Dokarichanchara waterFall is situated 84 km from Bhawanipatna near Kokasara village on the border of Kalahandi and Nabarangpur district. The place is nothing but full of natural sceneries. It is a hilly place having a perennial waterfall which creates a pool of crystal clear water. Dokarichanchara is famous due to its two famous waterfalls, Dokaridara and Bhanyaraghumara. Besides, the historical Gudahandi cave nearby it makes this place more prominent. Gudahandi  waterfall is located near the Dokrichanchara Waterfall. The scenic beauty of the place is very attractive for  waterfalls .

Phurlijharan Waterfall, Kalahandi

Phurlijharan Waterfall is a perennial waterfall, and It is located around 16 km distance from Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, Odisha. The height of this waterfall is about 45 feet. It is a tourist attraction for picnics. The water of the waterfall flows through the springs from the hills. Thousands of tourists come here to see the natural streams, dense forests and high mountains. It is a good place for a weekend picnic in the winter season. Phurlijharan Waterfall is one of the best tourist places in Kalahandi. The place has crowded as many tourists come here to enjoy its natural beauty.

Gudahandi Waterfall, Kalahandi

Gudahandi hills and waterfall is located in the Ampani sanctuary  of the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It is around 86 km from Bhawanipatna and 68 km from Nabrangpur. In the Gudahandi hills are some ancient caves bearing pictographic paintings of remote antiquity. Three small  hills , all of curved length, are together known as the Gudahandi hills.   Dokrichanchara  Waterfall is located near the Gudahandi waterfall. Gudahandi hills and waterfall are one of the best tourist places in the Kalahandi District.

Ambapani Sanctuary, Kalahandi

The Ambapani Sanctuary is located 77 km from Bhawanipatna. The picturesque Ambapani hills present a panoramic view of nature. A frolicking valley called “Haladigundi” in this hill range exhibits some peculiar features due to the reflected rays of the sun. In the morning and evening, the objects of vision appear yellow. The whole area abounds in spotted deer, Sambar and Black Panthers who can be seen at the Behera reservoir. 5 K.Ms away are the pre-historic cave paintings at Gudahandi. The Sanctuary is surrounded by hills and forest.  Ambapani Sanctuary National Park is one of the tourist places in Kalahandi.

Uma Maheswari, Kalahandi

Belkhandi Uma Maheswar dhabaleswar Temple is Situated on the confluence of the river Tel and Uttei. It  is 67 K.Ms from Bhawanipatna. Two tributaries of the river Mahanadi, Belkhandi has gained prominence as a centre of religious activities and archaeological importance with a picturesque site.  Among the sculptures unearthed images of Sapta Matruka (Seven Mother Goddesses) and Uma Maheswar are not-worthy. The ruins of Belkhandi are preserved in a small museum adjacent to the temple premises. It is also an ideal site for an outing. Belkhandi Uma maheswar is a popular famous Temples in Kalahandi,  Odisha

Dhavaleswara Siva Temple, Kalahandi

Dhabaleswar Shiva Temple is situated at Mohangiri. It is around 85 km to the northeast of the district headquarters, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi. A mountainous stream called Kali Ganga is flowing nearby, on the bank of River, which stands a Siva temple. The Shiva temple stands on a hill. The present temple stands ahead on the side of the pond. Here we find eight pillars and four pilasters and beams that are once upon them. Dhabaleswar Shiva Temple is one of the tourist places in Kalahandi 

Rabandhara Waterfall, Kalahandi

Rabandhara Waterfall is located around 13 Km from Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi. The waterfall flows through the dense forest, making it a popular  tourist  destination. It is best for bathing in crystal water. It is a good place for picnics in the winter season. There is a park for children and a Restroom available Near the Waterfall. The beautiful place is surrounded by hills and dense forest. The Waterfalls water are continuously flowing, so tourists come here all year round. Bada Rabandhar  Waterfall  also has located near the Sana Rabandhar Waterfall. The Sana Rabandhar Waterfall is one of the  tourist  places in  Kalahandi , Odisha.

Ampani, Kalahandi, Kalahandi

Ampani Sanctuary is located 77 km from Bhawanipatna and 48 km away from Nawarangpur on the way to Bhawanipatna. It is a small hillock and ghat road hill is full dense forest., especially sal tree and Piasala tree. There is an Artificial lake near the village Behera Pada. Besides the nearest valley called Haladigunda is a very beautiful place. The time of sunrise and sunset is charming and enjoyable. Budharaja temple is situated on the foot of Ampani ghat which is the presiding deity of the local people. Ambapani Sanctuary National Park is one of the tourist places in Kalahandi.

Ret Dam, Kutingpadar, Kalahandi

Ret Dam is located across river Ret, and   It is around 23 km from Bhawanipatna in  Kalahandi  District. It is a beautiful small irrigation project that is used for storing water and farming. Ret Dam is surrounded by mountains and green forests. The natural beauty of the Dam is attractive during sunrise and sunset. Tourists come here for picnics because of the beautiful natural environment of Ret  Dam . A large number of tourists come here to feast on the reservoir in the winter. The Ret reservoir is a popular tourist place in Kalahandi, Odisha. 

Mukhipata Waterfall is located in Manikera village. It is 20 KM distance from M. Rampur and about 101 KM away from Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi District. The height of this waterfall is around 200-300 feet. The waterfall appears after a 1-2 km hill trek to reach this place. The adventure of the waterfall and the environment is enjoyable. The place is surrounded by beautiful hills and dense forest, So Peacocks, peas, birds, elephants, tigers, bears and animals can be seen here.  The beautiful waterfall flows from the top of the hill, which is Best for bathing. Mukhi Pata Waterfall is one of the tourist places in Kalahandi.

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Kalahandi is situated in the south-west region of Odisha, on the confluence of rivers Tel and Uttei. Located along the tributaries of Mahanadi, the region is spread across a land area of 7,920 sq km. The region is divided into plain and hilly terrains.

The district of Kalahandi is surrounded by Balangir and Nuapada districts in the north and Nabarangpur, Koraput and Rayagada districts in the south. It is believed that the district was a part of the Mahakantara territory. Known as Karunda Mandal, the region had treasures of precious stones, which include Red Stone, Blue Stone and Alexandra.

The district also witnessed the rule of the Gangas for a long period. The tradition of Durbar of Kalahandi provides evidence of the rule of Nagas over Kalahandi from Vikram sambat 1062 or 1005 A.D. Kalahandi merged with Odisha and emerged as a district on 1 st January 1948.

The historic testimonies of the destination include ruins of forts and bridges that date back to the 12 th century. The ruins of Amathguda Fort is one of the chief attractions of Kalahandi owing to architectural and historical significance.

Top 6 Places to Visit in Kalahandi

Dokarichanchara.

Kalahandi is one of the famous historical and ancient places of India or Odisha; where Dokarichanchara is a picnic or tourist place located in the village Kokasara, on the border of Kalahandi and Nabarangpur district. It is a completely different and unique place than that of other attractive tourist centers in Kalahandi.

Bhawanipatna

Named after Bhawanishankar, Kalahandi district's most respected deity, Bhawanipatna is a place enamored with temples dedicated to several gods and goddesses of Hindu mythology. The place is home to several temples that are dedicated to various Hindu gods and goddesses. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Bahawanipatna is the temple dedicated to Goddess Manikeshwari. The place also has thick forest which houses exotic wildlife such as Chitals, Gaurs and Sambar Deer. This place is also the base for visiting the other attractions of Kalahandi and Nawapara districts.

Manikeswari Temple

Manikeswari is one of the popular Hindu deity in Odisha. There are many Manikeswari temples present in the Western and Southern parts of Odisha.

Manikeswari temple in Bhawanipatna is well recognized in Odisha. Manikeswari is also the primary deity associated with the royal family of Paralakhemundi in Gajapati. Chhatar Jatra is one of the most popular festivals of Manikeswari at Bhawanipatna. Khandasadhaka is a festival associated with Manikeswari in Paralakhemundi.

Belkhandi Temple

Situated on the confluence of the river Tel and Uttei, two tributaries of the river Mahanadi, Belkhandi has gained prominence as a center of religious activities and archaeological importance with a picturesque site. Besides the temples now standing therein, ruins of 12 th Century monuments have been excavated from there in the recent past.

Phurlijharan

Fifteen Kilometers from Bhawanipatna, Phurlijharan is a perennial waterfall about 30 Ft in height and has a special charm of its own. The multi-colored rainbow created by the sun rays falling on the scattered water particles of the fall is an amusing sight to be seen. The evergreen forests around the fall provide ample opportunities to group picnickers.

Ampani Hills

77 KMs from Bhawanipatna the picturesque Ampani hills present a panoramic view of nature. A frolicking valley called “Haladigundi” in this hill range exhibits some peculiar features due to the reflected rays on the sun.

In the morning and evening, the objects of vision appear yellow. The whole area abounds in Spotted Deer, Sambar and Black Panthers who can be seen at the Behera reservoir. 5 KMs away are the pre-historic cave paintings at Gudahandi.

How to reach Kalahandi

Nearest Airport to Kalahandi is at Bhubaneswar and Raipur which is about 418 km and 261 away respectively.

Bhawanipatna is the nearest Railway Station and is well connected to all major cities in India. You can directly reach here.

Kalahandi is connected by regular bus services from many important cities in the state including Koraput, Bhubaneswar and Berhampur.

Best Time to Visit Kalahandi

The best time to visit Kalahandi is during the winter months of November to March as the weather is pleasant.

Weather of Kalahandi

The climate of the Kalahandi District is of an extreme type. It is dry except during monsoon. The maximum temperature of the District is 45°C+, whereas the minimum temperature recorded is 4°C.

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Kalahandi is a district in the Indian state of Odisha . In ancient times, the region had a rich past and a renowned civilisation. The area has yielded archaeological evidence of Stone Age and Iron Age human habitation. Kalahandi is an illustration of the disparities and contrasts that occur in many developing and impoverished countries. On the one hand, this area is known for hunger and starving fatalities; on the other hand, it is an agriculturally wealthy district. In the past, the Dharamgarh sub-division was noted for its rice production in Odisha.

 Best Places to Visit in Kalahandi

Bhawanipatna

Dokarichanchara water Fall

Phurlijharan water Fall

Gudahandi Water Fall

Ambapani Sanctuary

Uma Maheswar at Belkhandi

• Maa Lankeswati at Junagarh

Wildlife of Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary

• Mohangiri Shiva Temple 6th Century CE

Rabandhara Waterfall

Kalahandi’s District Headquarters is Bhawanipatna. Nearby points of interest from here are Karlapart wild life sanctuary, water fall, Junagarh, Gudahandi, Dokarichanchar, and others as depicted on the tourist map. The Maa Manikeswari temple is the main attraction of Bhawanipatna.

Places of Interest

Dokarichanchara is a picnic or tourism site located in hamlet Kokasara, on the boundary of Kalahandi and Nabarangpur district, in the state of Odisha. It is a completely distinct and one-of-a-kind location than other popular tourist destinations in Kalahandi. Dokarichanchara is well-known for its two waterfalls, Dokaridara and Bhanyaraghumara (or Bhairav dhar). Furthermore, the neighbouring historical Gudahandi cave elevates this location. The Gudahandi cave got its name from its resemblance to a jaggery (guda) pot (handi). Several pre-historical literatures, pictographic inscriptions, and artwork carved on the stone walls may be found there.

There is a well-known Ram temple, which is well-known for being quite old and ancient. Every year on Sri Ram Navami, a nine-day festival is held. The Dokarichanchara Falls The Dokaridhara cascades 200 feet from a cliff surrounded by lovely stoned hills. Maa Dokari Devi has also been worshipping here for a long time. If we continue down the stream for 2 kilometres, we will arrive to the famed Bhanyaraghumara waterfalls, which fall from a height of 150 feet. Yogi Pahad and Rani Pahad, two picturesque hill stations close, may be seen.

Nearest Railway Station :Junagarh

Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar,Raipur

It is approximately 550+ kilometres by road from the capital city of Bhubaneswar; several private buses travel daily to the nearby towns, Dharmagarh and Kokasara. Otherwise, the nearest railway station is Junagarh, which has a daily service from Bhubaneswar.

Phurlijharan, located fifteen kilometres from Bhawanipatna, is a perennial water fall around 30 feet high with its own unique appeal. The multicoloured rainbow formed by the sunrays landing on the dispersed water particles of the fall is a fascinating sight to see. Group picnickers can find plenty of possibilities in the evergreen forests throughout the fall season.

Nearest Railway Station :Bhawanipatna

The Gudahandi hills are located near Khaligarh, a little village on the Koraput District border, some 17.6 kilometres north-east of Ampani. Ampani is located 77 kilometres from Bhawanipatna on the way to Nawarangpur. Some old caves in the Gudahandi hills show pictographic paintings of remote antiquity, and Khaligarh is a very remote location, with the 17.6 K.Ms of Ampani being cart trackxt sections of which traverse through deep forest.

The Gudahandi hills are made up of three minor hills that are all bent in length. The North and South hills meet in the East, leaving a courtyard-like valley in between that is open to the West. This valley is paved with a massive stone block that slopes down to the east. Rows of caverns may be found at the foot of these hills, facing the valley. Except for one in the north, all of the caverns are tiny. Although they have been hewed to shape by human hand in some places, they look to have been fashioned by nature itself in red slate stone. Pictographic drawings in red and black may be found near the entrances of several of the caverns in the southern row.

These have not yet been properly investigated, although it is widely assumed that they correspond substantially to the pictorial scripts of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Aside from Gudahandi in Kalahandi District, Bikramkhol and Ulapgarh in Sambalpur District, and Naraj in Cuttack District, several inscriptions resembling pictographic artwork may also be found. a fact indicating prehistoric man’s presence in Orissa The third hill, which extends north to south, sits to the west of the Valley. However, because this hill does not connect to the other two, the valley may be reached from both the north and south by a small pass. When all three hills are together, they resemble a pot with a lid on it. Gudahandi, which means “pot” in Hindi, may have derived its name from the image its form appears to impart.

Behera, a watercourse, runs through the settlement. There are remnants of an ancient dam across this ravine; locals refer to it as Bhima’s work, the second of the Pandavas.

Amathguda is a fort on the right bank of the Tel River, near where the road going to Balangir crosses the river. It is presently in shambles. Nothing is certain about this fort because its ruins have yet to be discovered. Given that it located near to the spot where the river has been forded from ancient times, the fort was obviously of significant strategic importance. The road, which was crossed by a modest bridge across the river, went approximately parallel to the former path. A new bridge was built just a few yards distant from the previous damaged bridge. Parts of this new bridge were swept away by floodwaters in the Tel River in 1977.

  Ashurgarh runis , a satellite view and some old ornamets

Asurgarh is a tiny town in the Narla Police Station region noted for the ruins of an ancient fort. It is 5 kilometres from Narla and 3 kilometres from the Rupra Road Railway Station. An oval-shaped tank over 200 acres (80.9374 Hects.) in size is located not far from the settlement. The remnants of a fort named Asurgarh may be seen between the tank and the river Sandul. The fort’s initial design was rectangular, spanning a large area of land and surrounded by a boat. It has four entrances, one on each of the east, west, south, and north sides, where the goddesses Ganga Devi, Kala Pahad, Vaishnavi, and Budharaja are worshipped. Within the fort, there is a modest halmets where Goddess Dokari (literally “Old Lady”), the fort’s presiding deity, is worshipped.

The fort’s middle section has a higher elevation with a circle atop it, which is thought to be the remnants of a palace. Locals say the fort was the seal of a demon known as GOSINHA DAITYA.

The scenic Ampani hills, located 77 kilometres from Bhawanipatna, offer a panoramic view of nature. In this hill range, a frolicking vally known as “Haladigundi” has certain unusual characteristics as a result of the sun’s reflected rays. Objects of eyesight seem yellow in the morning and evening. The entire area is teeming with spotted deer, Sambar, and Black Panthers, all of which can be viewed in the Behera reservoir. Gudahandi’s prehistoric cave paintings are 5 kilometres distant.

Belkhandi, located at the junction of the rivers Tel and Uttei, two tributaries of the Mahanadi, has acquired recognition as a centre of religious activity and archaeological significance with a picturesque setting. Aside from the temples that are already standing there, ruins of 12th century structures have recently been uncovered there. Among the discovered sculptures are depictions of Sapta Matruka (Seven Mother Goddesses) and Uma Maheswar. The Belkhandi ruins are preserved in a small museum next to the temple grounds. It is also an excellent location for a day trip. This location is 67 kilometres from Bhawanipatna.

Maa Lankeswati at Junagarg

The ex-state of Kalahandi’s former capital. Junagarh was a well-built fort with a number of temples with Oriya inscriptions. This is a location with sculptural traces of the “Sati-Rite,” which was prominent in mediaeval India and was suppressed by Lord William Bentick under British rule. The sculptures are known as Sati Pillars, and they make for an intriguing study. Junagarh is located 26 kilometres from Bhawanipatna. The Aaradhy Devi is Maa Lankeswari.

Karlapat is a tiny hamlet located in the Th.Rampur Police Station district. A nearby water fall known as “Khandual” falls at the foot of a hill, the summit of which is the dwelling of a female deity known as “Khandua.” Previously, the fall was used in some primitive method of operating a crushing mill. A temple devoted to “MANIKESWARI” may be found at Karlapat.

  Mohangiri Shiva Temple 6th Century CE

MOHANGIRI Mohangiri is a hamlet in Madanpur-Rampur Police Station, near the Boudh-Kandhamals District line in the district’s north-east corner. It’s 35 kilometres from Madanpur Rampur. The town is located beside the Kali Ganga, a mountain stream. On the bank of the creek, a ruined Siva Temple exists. On its walls and pillars, there are a few brief epigraphic records.

Rabandarh is a picturesque beauty located around 12.8 kilometres from Bhawanipatna and accessible by a dirt road. It is named for a little waterfall located within a mountain canyon. The environment nearby presents some lovely contrasts in scenery, in mountains and overhanging dales, in blasted rocks and dense woods, and in the perpetual serenity of the surrounds interrupted by the sound of the fall. Despite poor connectivity, picnic parties from Bhawanipatna visit the site from time to time because there is no market nearby.

 Best Time to Visit Kalahandi The months of October through March are ideal for visiting the Kalahandi area.

How to Reach Kalahandi

  BY Air : Raipur, Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam are the nearest Air-Port

  BY Train : Bhawanipatna , Kesinga and Junagarh Road

  BY Road: Connected to Bhubaneswar, Raipur and Visakhapatnam . NH-26 crosses across the district

Festivals of India Essay

500+ words essay on the festivals of india.

India is a land of fairs and festivals. People of different religions and communities live here and therefore, many festivals are celebrated in India every year. One can capture the Indian tradition and culture best at its fairs and festivals marked by dance, music, sweets, etc. All the festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in a colourful atmosphere. An Essay on Festivals in India is a very common topic and is expected to be asked in the English exam. So, students are recommended to practise essays on this topic to score high marks in the writing section. This sample Essay on Festivals of India will give them some ideas and tips to organise their thoughts to form an effective essay.

Different Types of Indian Festivals

India is well known for its cultural and traditional festivals all over the world. As it is a secular country full of diversity in religions, languages, cultures and castes, every month, some festival celebration happens. Among these festivals, some are religious, some are based on the seasons and some are of national importance. Each and every festival is celebrated uniquely in different ways according to the various rituals and beliefs. Each festival has its own history, legend and significance of the celebration. Festivals bring bonding, love, cross-cultural exchange and happiness among people.

National Festivals

Festivals and fairs are significant parts of Indian cultural life. Some of the festivals are celebrated at a national level, whereas others are at a regional level. National festivals such as Gandhi Jayanti, Independence Day and Republic Day are celebrated by people of all religions across the entire nation. These festivals fill us with great pride and remind us of the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to make India independent and free from British rule. The whole nation unites together to celebrate these festivals and the spirit of togetherness, patriotism and nationalism can be found everywhere.

Religious Festivals

There are some religious festivals which are celebrated as a whole by different communities.

These include Diwali, Dussehra, Rakhsha Bandhan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Zuha, Christmas, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc., which are accompanied by religious rituals of one kind or the other. These traditional festivals have two aspects. One is worship which is performed according to specific religious norms. Another is composite culture, as the members of any community can participate in and celebrate these religious festivals. Thus, our festivals represent unity and encourage social bonding.

Seasonal Festivals

In India, most festivals are seasonal in nature. They announce the change in the season and mark the harvesting seasons. All the seasonal festivals are celebrated during two harvesting seasons, Kharif and Rabi. Besides, spring is another period of seasonal festivals. In Punjab, the Lohri festival indicates the harvesting of the winter crop. Pongal, Bihu and Onam celebrations mark the harvesting of paddy crops. Similarly, Holi and Baisakhi are celebrated to mark the harvesting of new rabi crops. Thus, these festivals symbolise the arrival of joy and wealth to farmers’ lives.

It is said that the “Greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals”. India has proved this saying as a variety of festivals are celebrated with full joy and happiness across the country. Different cultures and religions get tied together in bonds of love with invisible threads of celebrations. That’s why India is also known for unity in cultural diversity. Festivals teach us how to fight evil and falsehood and establish the truth. The festivals are marked by fervour, hope, and prayers for a better tomorrow.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Festivals of India Essay

Why are festivals given so much importance in india.

India has several religions and Indians enjoy celebrating these festivals. Festivals also involve the worship of various deities and also increase the interaction between family members.

What are some of the largely celebrated festivals in India?

Some of the festivals celebrated in India: 1. Diwali 2. Christmas 3. Ramzan 4. Ganesh Chaturthi 5. Dussehra/Vijayadashami

What are some of the values associated with the celebration of festivals?

1. Family bonding and interaction 2. Charity and helping the needy 3. Thanksgiving and showing gratitude

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The origin of all things: Kyotographie 2024 – a photo essay

The 12 th annual Kyotographie photography festival features 13 exhibitions staged in striking locations across the Japanese city of Kyoto. Photographers from around the world submitted pictures on the theme of ‘source’

• The Kyotographie international photography festival runs until 12 May

S pring in Kyoto ushers in cherry blossom season, but it also marks the return of one of the biggest photo festivals in Asia. Kyotographie, now in its 12th year, fuses the past and present with its striking images and unique locations. The 13 exhibitions are staged in temples, galleries and traditional private homes across the Japanese city, showcasing the work of national and international photographers.

The festival is loosely centred on a theme – and this year the directors, Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi, asked participants to focus on the word “source” by delving into the essence of beginnings and the nexus of creation and discovery.

The Yamomami struggle. Photograph by Claudia Andujar

The source is the initiator, the origin of all things. It is the creation of life, a place where conflict arises or freedom is obtained; it is the space in which something is found, born or created. It is a struggle Claudia Andujar and the Yanomami shaman and leader Davi Kopenawa know too well. The Yanomami Struggle is the first retrospective exhibition in Japan by the Brazilian artist and activist Andujar with the Yanomami people of Brazil.

It is more than 50 years since she began photographing the Yanomami, the people of the Amazon rainforest near Brazil’s border with Venezuela, an initial encounter that changed their lives. Andujar’s work is not just a showcase of her photographic talent but, with Kopenawa accompanying the exhibition to Japan for the first time, it is a platform to bring the Yanomami’s message to a wider Asian audience.

The Yanomami Struggle. Photograph by Claudia Andujar

The first part of the exhibition features photographs taken by Andjuar in the 1970s, alongside artwork by the Yanomami people and words by Kopenawa. The second part narrates the continuing violence inflicted by non-Indigenous society on the Yanomami. The project is a platform for the Yamomani people to be seen and protected from ongoing threats. The exhibition, curated by Thyago Nogueira from São Paulo’s Instituto Moreira Salles, is a smaller version of one that has been touring the world since 2018.

The Yanomami Struggle, by Claudia Andujar, and artwork by the Yanomami people.

The Moroccan artist Yassine Alaoui Ismaili (Yoriyas) is showing new work made during his Kyotographie artist-in-residence programme for young Africans. The images from the Japanese city feature alongside his project Casablanca Not the Movie.

Children Transform the Sheep for Eid al-Adha into a Playground in Casablanca. Photograph by Yassine Alaoui Ismaili (Yoriyas)

Yoriyas gave up his career as a breakdancer and took up photography as a means of self-expression. His project Casablanca Not the Movie documents the streets of the city where he lives with candid shots and complex compositions. His work, which combines performance and photography, encourages us to focus on how we inhabit urban spaces. The exhibition’s clever use of display and Yoriyas’s experience with choreography force the viewer to see the work at unconventional angles. He says: “The camera frame is like a theatre stage. The people in the frame are my dancers. By moving the camera, I am choreographing my subjects without even knowing it. When an interesting movement catches my eye, I press the shutter. My training has taught me to immediately understand space, movement, connection and story. I photograph in the same way that I choreograph.”

The contrasts in Casablanca take many forms, including social, political, religious and chromatic. Photograph by Yoriyas

From Our Windows is a collaboration bringing together two important Japanese female photographers, both of whom shares aspects of their lives through photography, in a dialogue about different generations. The exhibition is supported by Women in Motion, which throws a spotlight on the talent of women in the arts in an attempt to reach gender equality in the field. Rinko Kawauchi, an internationally acclaimed photographer, chose to exhibit with Tokuko Ushioda who, at 83, continues to create vibrant new works. Kawauchi says of Ushioda: “I respect the fact that she has been active as a photographer since a time when it was difficult for women to advance in society, and that she is sincerely committed to engaging with the life that unfolds in front of her.” This exhibition features photographs taken by each of them of their families.

Photograph by Rinko Kawauchi.

Kawauchi’s two bodies of work, Cui Cui and As It Is, focus on family life. The first series is a family album relating to the death of her grandfather and the second showcases the three years after the birth of her child. Family, birth, death and daily life are threads through both bodies of work that help to create an emotional experience that transcends the generations.

Rinko Kawauchi and Tokuko Ushioda at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art

Kawauchi says: “My works will be exhibited alongside Ushioda. Each of the works from the two series are in a space that is the same size, located side by side. The works show the accumulation of time that we have spent. They are a record of the days we spent with our families, and they are also the result of facing ourselves. We hope to share with visitors what we have seen through the act of photography, which we have continued to do even though our generations are different, and to enjoy the fact that we are now living in the same era.”

Ushioda’s first solo exhibition features two series: the intimate My Husband and also Ice Box, a fixed-point observation of her own and friends’ refrigerators. Ushioda says: “I worked on that series [Ice Box] for around 20 years or so. Like collecting insects, I took photographs of refrigerators in houses here and there and in my own home, which eventually culminated in this body of work.”

Entries from Tokuko Ushida’s series Ice Box.

James Mollison’s ongoing project Where Children Sleep is on display at the Kyoto Art Centre with a clever display that turns each photograph into its own bedroom.

A child portrayed in Where Children Sleep, Nemis, Canada.

Featuring 35 children from 28 countries, the project encourages viewers to think about poverty, wealth, the climate emergency, gun violence, education, gender issues and refugee crises. Mollison says: “From the start, I didn’t want to think about needy children in the developing world, but rather something more inclusive, about children from all types of situations.” Featuring everything from a trailer in Kentucky during an opioid crisis and a football fan’s bedroom in Yokohama, Japan, to a tipi in Mongolia, the project offers an engrossing look at disparate lives.

From Where Children Sleep, Nirto, Somalia

Joshim, India. Photographs by James Mollison

Phosphor, Art & Fashion (1990-2023) is the first big retrospective exhibition devoted to the Dutch artist Viviane Sassen . It covers 30 years of works, including previously unseen photographs, and combines them with video installations, paintings and collages that showcase her taste for ambiguity and drama in a distinctive language of her own.

Eudocimus Ruber, from the series Of Mud and Lotus, 2017. Photograph by Viviane Sassen and Stevenson

The exhibition opens with self-portraits taken during Sassen’s time as a model. “I wanted to regain power over my own body. With a man behind the camera, a sort of tension always develops, which is often about eroticism, but usually about power,” she says. Sassen lived in Kenya as a child, and the series produced there and in South Africa are dreamlike, bold and enigmatic. She describes this period as her “years of magical thinking”. The staging of the exhibition in an old newspaper printing press contrasts with the light, shadows and bold, clashing colours of her work. The lack of natural light intensifies the flamboyant tones of the elaborately composed fashion work.

Dior Magazine (2021), and Milk, from the series Lexicon, 2006. Photographs by Viviane Sassen and Stevenson

Viviane Sassen’s immersive video installation at the Kyoto Shimbun B1F print plant. Photograph by Joanna Ruck

The source of and inspiration for Kyotographie can be traced to Lucien Clergue, the founder of Les Rencontres d’Arles, the first international photography festival, which took place in 1969. Arles, where Clergue grew up and lived all his life, was a canvas for his photography work in the 1950s. Shortly after the second world war, many Roma were freed from internment camps and came to Arles, where Clergue forged a close relationship with the community. Gypsy Tempo reveals the daily life of these families – their nomadic lifestyle, the role of religion and how music and dance are used to tell stories.

Draga in Polka-Dot Dress, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, 1957. Photographs by Lucien Clergue

Little Gypsy Girl in the Chapel, Cannet 1958

During this time, Clergue discovered, and then helped propel to fame, the Gypsy guitarist Manitas de Plata and his friend José Reyes. Manitas went on to become a famous musician in the 1960s who, together with Clergue, toured the world, including Japan.

Kyotographie 2024 was launched alongside its sister festival, Kyotophonie , an international music event, with performances by Los Graciosos, a band from Catalonia who play contemporary Gypsy music. Meanwhile, the sounds of De Plata can be heard by viewers of Clergue’s exhibition.

The Magic Circle, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, 1958, by Lucien Clergue.

Kyotographie 2024 runs until 12 May at venues across Kyoto, Japan.

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A guide to Moscow’s summer festivals

May 26, 2018 • 4 min read

People attend open-air concert during Usadba Jazz festival at the Archangelskoye Estate @ Anton Gvozdikov / Shutterstock

Believe it or not, in summer Moscow usually gets rather hot. It’s also the season when the city is fully awake, with more events happening than at any other time of the year. Almost every weekend a new market, exhibition or festival takes place, making it pretty hard to choose which one to attend.

Of course, the highlight of this summer in the Russian capital will be the celebration of football, as Moscow gets ready to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup (from 14 June to 15 July) along with 10 other cities across the country. Nevertheless, over the years some big annual events have become an integral – and fun – part of Moscow’s summer culture. Here are our top picks.

Usadba Jazz at Arkhangelskoe

This iconic open-air jazz festival has been taking place in Moscow for over a decade, making it one of the city’s favourite outdoor events. The location is always the same – the gorgeous 19th-century  Arkhangelskoe Estate and its surroundings. Apart from some great classical and modern jazz, blues, funk, soul and world music, there’s a new theme each year: in 2017 it was ecology, introducing some local eco-designers and culinary artists to jazz-loving Muscovites.

Dates: 2–3 June 2018

Red Square Book Fest

This year Moscow’s annual book festival will be taking over the historic Red Square for the fourth time. The event celebrates the reading culture, introduces the best local publishing houses, and allows visitors to purchase books, attend masterclasses and listen to some well-known modern Russian writers. The program covers several themes, including fiction, non-fiction, ebooks, children’s and educational literature, antique and secondhand books, as well as Russian regions.  Famous Russian museums present their publishing projects and catalogues, and there are live concerts and performances throughout the festival.

Dates: 3–6 June 2018

Moscow Flower Show

Who knew Moscow could be a rose? Last year a new sort of rose was created just to celebrate the 870th anniversary of the Russian capital. This international garden festival is a paradise for the admirers of landscape design and all things green and blooming. Both recognised and up-and-coming landscape designers present their works and compete for the main prize, awarded by an international jury. And visitors get a chance to release their inner flower child.

Dates: 29 June–8 July 2018

Taste of Moscow

This international food festival   has been around for a long time, covering 19 cities of the world and gaining huge popularity in Moscow. The city’s 30 best restaurants will take part in the program this year, offering visitors their most renowned dishes and products. You can treat yourself to delicacies from one of the exclusive menus created specifically for the festival, attend degustations or learn how to cook from a professional chef. The interactive program will also include concerts, masterclasses, pop-up performances and children’s activities.

Dates: 26–29 July 2018

Much loved by both locals and visitors to the city, the annual Park Live rock festival has achieved international status in its six years of existence, treating the fans with performances from world-famous and local rock stars. Hosting Muse in 2015 has been the highlight in the festival’s history, while Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey, Limp Bizkit and System of a Down have also headlined. In 2018 revellers will have a chance to see David Guetta, Gorillaz and Massive Attack at the vibrant Gorky Park  in the heart of the city.

Dates: 27–29 July 2018

Afisha Picnic

Moscow’s biggest open-air festival is a summer rave for food and music lovers. Organized by Afisha magazine, it’s been expanding year on year, eventually moving from concert halls and stadiums to the vast Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve , a former royal estate and a Unesco World Heritage Site by the Moscow River. The organisers make sure there’s lots going on, so apart from multiple music stages you can find food stalls with local products, a designers’ market, gaming and lecture areas – all with a strict no-alcohol policy.

Dates: 4 August 2018

The Times and Epochs re-enactment of a battle between Polish and Ruthenian archers © Degtyaryov Andrey / Shutterstock

Times and Epochs

The ultimate historical festival in Russia expands with each passing year, taking over Moscow parks, recreational areas and some of the main streets. It brings together the best from the world of historical re-enactment, boasting more than 6000 geeky participants in 2017 (many of them from abroad). Soldiers, merchants, craftsmen, musicians all walk the streets in traditional costumes, performing or teaching the arts, crafts and games of the past. Best of all, the festival is focused on getting the audience involved in the lifestyles of different eras, from the Stone Age to the Soviet times.

Dates: 10–22 August 2018

Moscow City Day

Moscow turned 870 in 2017, and to celebrate the occasion, the city administration decided to host a 10-day festival under the slogan ‘Moscow is a city where history is being made’. With Russian avant-garde the main theme, dozens of events, lectures, performances and street markets celebrated the history of the capital as well as its prominent inhabitants. Plenty of music, food and modern art is always to be expected on the city streets during this time. Don’t miss the magnificent fireworks.

Dates: 1–10 September 2018

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15 Looks That Did the Most at Coachella

The music festival had plenty of memorable fashion. Most (but not all) of it was ostentatious.

For her Coachella performance, Ice Spice wore a spicy lace bodysuit and traded her curls for flowing locks. Credit... Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

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There was no shortage of celebrities onstage last weekend at the first installment of this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Southern California, where Doja Cat, Billie Eilish and even Will Smith performed.

Ms. Eilish surprised spectators by joining Lana Del Rey for the folk-rock singer’s first Coachella set since 2014. Mr. Smith, who started his career as a rapper, also shocked many in the audience by performing a rendition of his song “Men in Black” with dancers dressed as aliens during the reggaeton singer J Balvin’s set.

But some of the highest-profile performers at the festival weren’t there to work: Rihanna and ASAP Rocky , along with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, came as spectators, even if neither couple could exactly blend in with the crowd.

At Coachella — an orgy of brand activations, parties and musical performances — celebrities are but one reliable component. Another is fashion , which typically tends toward the ostentatious. That was mostly the case last weekend, during which these 15 looks stood out — some for being opulent, others for being over-the-top and a couple for being surprisingly simple.

Doja Cat: Most Harebrained!

Of the many outfits worn by the singer and rapper during her set, this get-up involving few clothes and strategically arranged extensions might have stolen the show — if only by a hair.

Gwen Stefani: Most Hollaback Girl!

The singer, who reunited with No Doubt at Coachella, harked back to her punk style as the band’s lead singer in an Ashton Michael ensemble that mixed plaids with mesh.

Jon Batiste: Most Bubblegum!

A jeweled choker and a silver bracelet added sparkle to the musician and band leader’s iridescent pink suit .

Ice Spice: Most Tied Up!

Instead of copper curls, the rapper had flowing orange-red locks, which she wore with a skintight, lacy I.AM.GIA bodysuit with ties at the legs, arms and chest.

Shakira: Most Unraveled!

The singer, who at Coachella announced a world tour promoting her new album , took the stage in a fiery shredded minidress that exposed plenty of skin and resembled a knitting project.

Lil Uzi Vert: Most ‘Seinfeld’!

A difference between this voluminous white top and “ the puffy shirt ” that inspired punchlines on “Seinfeld”? The rapper wore this version with bravado.

Paris Hilton: Most ‘Cowboy Carter’!

While Beyoncé was not present at Coachella, her presence was felt in Western-inspired outfits , like this pairing of flirty dress with cowboy hat and boots by the heiress who has moonlighted as a singer and D.J.

Simu Liu: Most Unassuming!

Yes, the sleeveless top flaunted the actor’s toned arms, but his festival attire was still relatively simple compared with what many others wore.

Lauryn Hill: Most Electric!

Among the visually stimulating elements of the rapper’s look were silver hair beads, heavy blue eye makeup and a vibrant yellow Balmain suit.

Barry Keoghan: Most Logos!

Somehow, the actor ’s gratuitous combination of Burberry check scarf, Versace top, Burberry check shorts and Nike sneakers … worked.

Xin Liu: Most Tin Woman!

The Chinese singer’s metallic top and pants evoked space-age garments by Thierry Mugler and Paco Rabanne . They were made by Syban Velardi-laufer, a costume designer in London.

Brittany Howard: Most Stained Glass!

Glowing would correctly describe the way the singer looked onstage in this colorful patchwork-style sequined caftan.

Campbell Puckett: Most Pookie!

In a TikTok video , the influencer known as Pookie described her outfit of flouncy top, leather microshorts and knee-high boots as “girlie rocker.”

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Most Coachella!

Mood boards for “festival style” the world over will likely now be populated with references to the singer’s and the professional football player’s outfits, which seemed effortlessly thrown together but were almost certainly constructed with care.

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