Traditions

Culture & Lifestyle

Experience the vibrant traditions and daily life of our community

Agriculture (40%)

Rice, wheat, sugarcane, and seasonal vegetables

  • Paddy cultivation - 400 acres
  • Wheat farming - 200 acres
  • Vegetable gardens - 50 acres

Animal Husbandry (15%)

Dairy farming, cattle rearing, and poultry

  • Dairy cows - 300 heads
  • Goats - 150 heads
  • Poultry - 2000 birds

Handicrafts (10%)

Traditional crafts and cottage industries

  • Handloom weaving
  • Pottery making
  • Bamboo crafts

Services (35%)

Government jobs, teaching, and business

  • Teachers
  • Government employees
  • Small businesses
  • Private Employees

Festivals & Celebrations

Mar
Dola Yatra

Dola Yatra is a festival where idols of Lord Krishna and Radha are carried in decorated palanquins with music and devotion during the Holi season.

Mar
Holi

Holi is the festival of colors celebrated in spring. On this day, people play with colors and gulal, spreading joy, love, and togetherness.

Oct
Durga Puja

Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival that celebrates Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked with prayers, rituals, music, dance, and cultural celebrations.

Nov
Kartik Purnima

Kartik Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day of the Kartik month. It is a sacred day for Hindus, marked by rituals, holy baths in rivers, and lighting lamps to honor Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

Traditional Food

Our village cuisine reflects the rich culinary heritage of Odisha, featuring authentic flavors passed down through generations.

Main Dishes
Pakhala Bhata

Fermented rice served with yogurt, a cooling summer staple

Macha Jhola

Traditional fish curry with mustard oil and spices

Dalma

Lentil curry with vegetables and raw papaya

Chicken Kasa

Spicy dry chicken curry with onions and spices

Snacks & Sweets
Pitha

Traditional rice cakes made during festivals

Dahibara

Lentil dumplings in spiced yogurt

Chenapoda

Baked cottage cheese dessert with cardamom

Rasagola

Spongy cottage cheese balls in sugar syrup

Seasonal Specialties
Bhendi Bhaja

Crispy fried okra with mustard seeds

Aloo Posto

Potatoes cooked in poppy seed paste

Saag Bhaja

Stir-fried seasonal greens with garlic

Kheer Mohana

Sweet rice pudding offered during festivals

Cooking Traditions
Clay pots and traditional utensils for authentic flavors
Mustard oil and panch phoron (five-spice blend) in most dishes
Fresh vegetables from village gardens and local markets
Community cooking during festivals and celebrations

Folk Music

Traditional Odia folk songs and bhajans during festivals

Dance Forms

Classical Odissi and folk dances performed during celebrations

Handicrafts

Traditional pottery, weaving, and bamboo craft making

Primary Language

Odia is the primary language spoken by all residents, with traditional dialects preserved in folk songs and stories.

Cultural Preservation

Elders actively teach traditional Odia literature and maintain oral traditions through storytelling sessions.