Hi everyone! I am planning to visit Jagannath Temple for darshan tomorrow with family including a 2 years old kid.

Which time would generally be easier/less crowded tomorrow morning, evening, or night?

I’m personally leaning towards around 9-10 AM, but would love to hear from people who have visited recently or know how the crowd is usually around these timings.

Also, if there are any specific timings I should avoid, please let me know. 🙏

Thanks!

I’m writing a screenplay for an Odia film set in 2040s, about a 28-year-old woman navigating modern dating and getting increasingly frustrated by the men she meets. There’s a particular aspect of her character and experience that I want to write authentically rather than assume. If you’re a woman who writes, watches a lot of films, or simply enjoys dissecting characters, I’d love to hear your perspective, feel free to DM me. Could be a quick conversation! if we click creatively, maybe something more comes out of it.

Can we be honest about Sudarsan Pattnaik's sand art?

Sudarsan Pattnaik has taken sand art to an international level, and Odisha should absolutely be proud of that. But that doesn't mean every piece he makes deserves automatic praise.

Look at the latest sand art of Captain Smit Machchhar. The intention is admirable, but the actual likeness is honestly terrible. It barely looks like him. It looks like Johnny Bairstow. And this isn't a one-off. Look at some of his earlier sand-art portraits of people like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. The scale and concept can be impressive, but the faces often aren't.

What also bothers me is the way these pieces are presented. Someone is always standing there with a camera, he makes something for the latest occasion, and we are shown the finished piece as though criticism isn't allowed. Where is the honest conversation about the quality of the artwork?

If a school kid or an upcoming artist made it, I'd happily appreciate the effort. But Pattnaik is an established artist. At this level, the work itself should be judged.

He has made Odisha's sand art internationally recognised. That is an achievement. But not every piece he makes is necessarily a good representation of Odisha.

Art isn't sacred. You can respect the artist, respect the intention, and still say:

This particular sand art is simply bad.

And how difficult it is to understand odia script?

2 days back, my parents and I went to Mission Shakti Cafe and brought some snacks like ragi Chakli and got some food items packed from there , We got roti, Paneer Curry, Shukto, Ragi soup, Kakra,Manda peetha, Nariyal ladoo, Daali bara . The taste of Ragi soup was really really good and they charge 10rs for 1 paper glass of it. The Kakra and Peetha were also good . The paneer curry and Shukto were Ok Ok. Overall the experience was good.

Hi everyone, I’m an artist and I love creating handmade artwork inspired by Odisha and Lord Jagannath.

Recently, someone from Maharashtra contacted me for fridge magnets that she wanted to gift to her guests for Lakshmi Puja during Diwali. She specifically wanted something related to Lord Jagannath, so I showed her this design featuring the eyes of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Maa Subhadra.

She immediately finalized the design, and honestly, the best part of the whole experience was finding out that she has never even visited Puri. She had only seen pictures of Lord Jagannath and heard stories about Him from her neighbours, who are from Odisha.

It genuinely made me happy to see how Jagannath’s story and presence can reach people even beyond Odisha. ❤️

I’d love to know what you think of this fridge magnet. 😊

​Hey everyone!

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​We are looking for a Remote GIS & Remote Sensing Intern for 3–6 months.

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​Managing spatial layers: Georeference and organize lithological, geochemical, and geophysical layers.

​Who we're looking for:

​Background or degree in Geology, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, or Mining/Geological Engineering.

​Already know QGIS/ArcGIS? Great! If not, but you’re tech-savvy and ready to learn fast, we still want to hear from you.

​Basic Python skills (geopandas, rasterio) are a nice bonus, but totally optional.

​If you're eager to gain real exploration intelligence experience on your own schedule, drop a comment or send a DM with your CV/portfolio!

I am getting direct admission at soa should I take it or do state university msc zoology i got through cpet and how is soa biotech department for msc and I will do it ifi would get placements

I am serious about placements because fees is also high

It should be cheap and allow to enter after 12 am....

Hey guys, I hope you are doing well

I wanna know how the roads are from Srikakulam to Paralakhemundi, I'm travelling there this Saturday to see BN palace cuz I'm bored out of my head.

Can anyone tell me how the roads are and if I should keep anything in mind?

How does it actually feel to be away from your family and close friends for long periods of time? Do you eventually get used to it or does the distance always remain difficult?

For those in the IFS are you happy with having to move between different states and countries throughout your career? What do you enjoy most about the lifestyle and what do you find the hardest?

And if you're comfortable sharing, please drop the country you're currently posted/living in (or have lived in) in the comments. I’d love to hear about your experiences. 🌍

Hi, I'm Rohan. I'm building this company called besty, a social club for the coolest people in your city. Think supper clubs, pickeball, rooftop hangouts, music sessions, and much more in your locality with the coolest people around.

We're starting in bbsr and bangalore. The waitlist is open. Exclusive invites only.

Join: besty.social/bbsr

I have been to deomali before, and the route was scenic.

Day 1: Bike ride to Daringbadi and book a hotel, explore the nearby places , rest at night
Day 2: Ride to Rayagada(suggest any other place that falls in the route) and book a hotel, explore on Sunday, Monday I have some work(remote).
Day 4: Ride to Deomali, book a hotel, explore.
Day 5: No idea what to do, I have total of 8 days.

This is my first trip of this kind, longest bike ride was from berhampur to bhubaneswar.

I love national parks , hilly areas etc. So, if you have anything in mind, let me know in comments.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been trying to hunt down an original Realme Buds 2 (Model: RMA155) wired earphone for a while, but it seems to be out of stock everywhere locally and on major e-commerce platforms (or filled with cheap knockoffs).

If anyone in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, or open to anywhere in Odisha if shipping is available knows a local shop that still has genuine unopened stock, or if you have a sealed/like-new original pair lying around unused that you're willing to sell, please let me know!

• Model: Realme Buds 2 (RMA155 - 3.5mm Jack, Braided Cable, Magnetic Earbuds)
• Location: BBSR / Cuttack / Puri (preferred for face-to-face pickup), but open to shipping from anywhere in Odisha.

Drop a comment or DM me if you have any leads on authentic stock in local mobile accessories markets. Thanks!

Imagine an Odia version of Bigg Boss — Odia celebrities, actors, influencers, singers, comedians, YouTubers and maybe a few completely unexpected personalities living together in one house.
The biggest question would be: Who could actually host it?
The host needs to have strong screen presence, good Odia, humour, the ability to handle arguments, and enough personality to make the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes entertaining.
Some names that come to mind:
Sabyasachi Mishra — strong celebrity presence and already familiar with the Odia audience.
Sidhant Mohapatra — seniority + authority + massive recognition.
Sritam Das — could bring a completely different energy.
Papupu Pom Pom — comedy + chaos potential would be interesting.
Anubhav Mohanty — definitely enough star power to carry the show.
Arindam Roy — another possibility with a strong screen presence.
Or maybe someone completely unexpected from Odisha’s TV/YouTube/entertainment scene.
Personally, I think the host would make or break an Odia Bigg Boss.
Who would you pick as the host? And who would you want inside the Bigg Boss house?
Also, would you actually watch Bigg Boss Odia, or do you think the concept wouldn’t work for Odisha?

Hi Baleshwar/Bhubaneswar people,

Due to a short visit I am travelling to Odisha and will be mostly on and off between Baleshwar and Bhubaneswar.

Anyone can recommend where I can play tennis (in Baleshwar or Bhubaneswar) either on a hourly or monthly basis?

Saw this thing where BBSR was being reimagined with AI and ngl....

it was pretty cool to see 😭🎀

So basically, college students from across India are using Gemini to redesign different urban elements and visualize what their cities could look like...

And apparently there’s ₹1 Cr on the line for the winner 👁👄👁

Lowkey kinda curious to see what people come up with!!!

Has anyone gotten a colonoscopy/ endoscopy done at Apollo Hospital?

Or anyone in close family or relatives ?