Come Fall in Love
with Odisha
Experience the heart and soul of Odisha through its vibrant art, divine music, and rich heritage. A grand celebration of culture awaits you in the capital.
March 13th, 14th & 15th
Event DatesJLN Stadium
New Delhi
Performers
The Biggest
Cultural Fest
Showcasing the Best of
Odisha
For every Odia in Delhi, Odisha Parba is the grand fiesta that pulls a huge crowd to witness the essence of the art and culture of Odisha!
Jawaharlal Nehru
Stadium,
New Delhi
Delicious Cuisine
Savor the authentic ethnic flavors of Odisha that tell a story of ancient heritage.
Music & Dance
Witness soul-stirring Odissi and folk performances from world-class artists.
Handicrafts
Explore exquisite handlooms and artifacts showcasing timeless craftsmanship.
Literature Hub
A window into the literary world of Odisha with diverse book exhibitions.
Essence of Heritage
Odisha Parba:
The Grand Fiesta
Odisha Parba is the largest cultural festival in the capital, celebrating the spirit and splendor of Odisha’s rich past and vibrant present.
Every year, the grand fiesta pulls a massive audience to witness the soul of Odisha. For the Odia diaspora in Delhi, this event holds a sacred place in their hearts, serving as a bridge to their roots.
Hosted at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, this year’s edition promises an even more grand spectacle of art, music, silk, and the legendary Odia culinary delights.
Organization
About Odia Samaj
Odia Samaj is managed by its national governing body consisting of a President, three Trustees and an Executive Director. The ED oversees and manages the major operations of the organization. They together form the Odia Samaj Executive Council, which acts as a policy-making body with support from members and prominent Odias, who are volunteering for the progress of the Odia community.
We encourage all interested Odias to come forward, volunteer, support and help us in building this organization stronger and bigger. Please volunteer to be a member of Odia Samaj and as per your knowledge, skills, interest, ideas and expertise, work towards making a lasting positive contribution. Yes, together we can make a strong and stable Odia Samaj.
Sidhartha Pradhan
President
Hiranya Mohanty
Trustee
Sandeep Kumar Mahapatra
Trustee
Prakash Chandra Sahu
Trustee
Jyotirekha Das Pattanayak
Executive Director
Performances
Star Performers
Meet the young, dynamic, and world-renowned artists who are set to ignite the stage at Odisha Parba 2026.
Indian singer and composer
satyajeet pradhan
Satyajeet Pradhan is an Indian singer whose songs have been featured mainly in Odia and Hindi.He got the State Award for best Playback Singer from Government of Odisha. Done with more than 7000 stage shows.
King of Sambalpuri music
Umakanta Barik
Umakant Barik is a highly popular singer, composer, and lyricist known as the "King of Sambalpuri music," famous for energetic folk songs like "Sagua Sagua Chudi 2.0" and "Nai Bhuli Jibu Re Dhana," connecting deeply with audiences through vibrant performances and a prolific output of hits in the Odia music industry,
Dancer and choreographer
Padmashree Aruna Mohanty
Aruna Mohanty is an Odissi dancer, choreographer and guru. She is currently the Secretary of the Orissa Dance Academy. She has received a number of awards for her work, including the Padmashree award.
Odisha Parba – 2026
Cultural Programme Schedule
Minute-to-Minute • 13th – 15th March 2026
Formal Inaugural Programme
Formal inaugural programme.
Stage Clearance & Setup
Stage clearance and setup.
Odissi Dance Performance
Padma Shri Aruna Mohanty & Troupe / Kabita Mohanty & Troupe
Lok Kala O Lok Jeevan
A Sambalpuri Nrutya Natika celebrating the rich folk cultural heritage of Western Odisha.
Adima Dhara – The Tribal Journey of Odisha
A vibrant showcase of Odisha’s indigenous tribal dance traditions.
Paschim Odisha Sur Sandhya
Live Sambalpuri Musical Night by Umakant Barik & Saswat Tripathy.
Formal Programme
Formal programme.
Stage Clearance & Setup
Stage clearance and setup.
Odissi Dance Performance
Padma Shri Aruna Mohanty & Troupe / Kabita Mohanty & Troupe
Bighnabinashak Leela – The Divine Auspicious Beginning
An Indian Folk Dance presentation invoking Lord Ganesha.
Dhwani: Swarara Odisha
A musical instrumental composition celebrating the diverse musical traditions of Odisha.
Sur Sangam
Live Musical Show by Satyajeet Pradhan & Lipsa Mohapatra.
Formal Programme
Formal programme.
Stage Clearance & Setup
Stage clearance and setup.
Ananta Naadara Amara Pratidhwani
An Eternal Tribute to 150 Years of Vande Mataram (Fusion Odissi & Freestyle Dance).
Gitara Yugayatra
A Tribute to Iconic Odia Film Songs (Ollywood Dance Presentation).
Pancharasi
A colourful celebration of the rich folk art, music and cultural heritage of Western Odisha.
Parampara Prabaha – The Living Threads of Odisha
Rangabati Ramp Show, showcasing Odisha’s tribal legacy, folk traditions, exquisite handlooms and timeless handicrafts.
Pratibha Utsav – Celebration of Talents
Grand Finale featuring the winners of Odisha Got Talent.
Sponsors
Our Esteemed Sponsors
Thank you to the brands and patrons supporting Odisha Parba 2026.
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