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Do you know there's only one beach in India that got the Blue Flag Certification on World Environment Day? You guessed it right, the Chandrabhaga beach on the Konark coast of Odisha is now the most pristine beach in India in true sense, which means next time you need to take off to a clean and condition cordial beach in India, you need not look further than Odisha. Konark, the medium town in the Puri district in the state of Odisha includes this beach, which is at a distance of 3 km from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Konark Temple. The beach attracts visitors for its amazing beauty, but it is still relatively less crowded and maintained properly. The beach at times accommodate large crowd on special occasions and hence special arrangements are also made to handle the flock.

I have just come back from a whirlwind trip to Bhuvaneshwar,the capital of the state of Odisha(India).Although I carried my camera as usual,there was no time for any photography.We had driven down from Kolkata but the journey was quite boring because the season is dry and dusty.I managed only one or two shots during the trip.On our way back I caught sight of these women drying what looked like sarees on the banks of a river.They were pretty far away but the scene looked very peaceful and I wanted to share

this vignette from the interiors of India with my friends here.:-)

Glad to be back.Have a great Sunday all of you.:-)

The three-day event showcased the vibrant culture, art, cuisine, and tourism potential of Odisha, with free entry for all visitors. The Parab was held at Hotel Lalit Ashok Bengaluru.

I took this shot in Gopalpur in the state of Odisha.I think it is one of the most beautiful beaches of India.

As the monsoon continued to chase all the way from Bangalore while we return, the train comes to a standstill somewhere after Cuttack. This unscheduled halt comes as a blessing, and here's the result.

from train on Jeypore - Koraput section

Young boys in a rural village near Koraput in Odisha, India

Website: Dietmar Temps, photography

Blog: Dietmar Temps, travel blog

Begai Mudali at Jani Guda village

Live demonstration of Odisha Pattachitra Art at Odisha Parab 2025 in Bengaluru.

Pattachitra is a traditional art form from Odisha, known for its cloth-based scroll paintings that primarily depict mythological themes from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and stories of the Jagannath cult. Originating around the 12th century in connection with the Jagannath Temple at Puri, the name comes from the Sanskrit words "patta" (cloth) and "chitra" (picture).

Fashion photography - Odisha Tribal Costume

Credit: Gradient_Pixel

Model: Mausumi

Makeup by: Puja Panikumar

Delicious Odisha Chhena Tarkari, Odisha Parab 2025, Bengaluru.

"Odisha Chhena Tarkari is a traditional Odia style cottage cheese curry, popular during festivals like Bali Jatra and often served with dishes such as Thunka Puri. It differs from regular paneer curries as it uses fresh, soft chhena (acid-set cheese) that is typically prepared at home, sometimes formed into balls or tikkis and shallow-fried before being added to a rich, smooth gravy. "

The Indian skimmer or Indian scissors-bill. The decreasing population has led it to being classed as vulnerable by the IUCN.[1] It is threatened by habitat loss and degradation, pollution and disturbance by humans

Shot taken at IGNCA, New Delhi

Bodo Paraja woman.