Central & East India · State
Odisha
Temple architecture from Bhubaneswar to Konark, the Chilika lagoon, tribal highlands and the annual chariot festival at Puri.
- Capital
- Bhubaneswar
- Languages
- Odia (official); Sambalpuri, Ho, Santali — major and official languages, not an exclusive list.
Cultural traditions, arts & crafts
- • Odissi classical dance
- • Pattachitra scroll painting and palm-leaf etching
- • Sambalpuri ikat and Bomkai weaving
- • Silver filigree (tarakasi) from Cuttack
Major festivals
- Rath Yatra, Puri — June–July (dates vary — verify current dates)
- Konark Dance Festival — December (dates vary — verify current dates)
- Raja Parba — June
Traditional dress & textiles
Dress varies by community, district, occasion and generation; everyday clothing today is often contemporary. These are representative traditions rather than a single state costume.
- • Sambalpuri ikat and Bomkai saris are worn for festivals and weddings
- • Men wear dhoti with a gamucha at rituals; kurta-pyjama is common elsewhere
- • Tribal communities in Koraput and Kandhamal wear distinct beadwork and metal jewellery
Where to go
Show Odisha on the explore mapSources & verify
- Odisha Tourism (official)
- Know India — States & UTs (Government of India)
- Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles
Last reviewed: August 2026. Cultural traditions in India vary by community, district, occasion and generation. The notes below are representative examples reviewed against government sources, not exhaustive or official definitions. Festival timings follow lunar or locally announced calendars — verify current dates with the relevant state tourism department before travelling.