Nestled within the rugged terrain of Odisha’s Niyamgiri Hills, the Dongria Kondh cultivate a sovereign elegance that finds expression as much in their adornments as in their bond with the land. For these “guardians of the peaks,” aesthetics and ecology converge in a form of prayer: every spring and every ridge constitutes a sanctuary dedicated …
Nestled within the rugged folds of the Malkangiri district, on the fringes of the state of Odisha, lives the fascinating Bonda tribe, a true mirror of our most distant origins. According to prevailing anthropological theories, they are the direct descendants of the first great human migration to emerge from the African continent. Approximately 60,000 years …
The Lanjia Saura of Odisha constitute one of India’s most extraordinary tribes. Mentioned in millennia-old chronicles, this community maintains a constant dialogue with the invisible realm under the guidance of female shamans, veritable bridges between worlds. Amidst perched villages and ancestral rituals, setting out to meet them offers an enriching immersion into the very roots …
Konark and its Sun Temple – another of those wonders that only India can produce! This architectural exploit is an allegory of the passing of time. It is a World Heritage site – and a feast for the eyes.
Puri, a major Hindu pilgrimage town, is the abode of residence of Jagannath, “lord of the universe”, one of the aspects of the god Vishnu or his avatar, Lord Krishna. The town is entirely dedicated to him. Puri is also one of the Char Dham, India’s four main pilgrimage centres. Devotion here reaches its peak …
Bhubaneshwar, “lord of the three worlds”, is the capital of Odisha (formerly Orissa). It fully deserves its nickname of “city of temples”. Built over 2000 years ago and at one time contained thousands of temples. It still boasts several hundred and together with Puri and Konark forms a Swama Tribhuja or “golden triangle”.
