The three-day long cultural festival “Odisha Parba 2026” is set to take place from 13th to 15th March 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium, New Delhi. The festival is being organised by Odia Samaj, a leading socio-cultural organisation based in New Delhi dedicated to promoting the heritage, language and traditions of Odisha.
The festival will be open to visitors daily from 11:00 AM to 9 PM.
The event will be graced by Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Odisha governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, and Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood and other eminent dignitaries.
Internationally acclaimed sculptor Padma Vibhushan Sudarshan Sahoo will also showcase his works during the festival.
Odisha Parba is a grand celebration that brings together the vibrant traditions, cuisine, crafts and cultural expressions of Odisha. The event will witness the participation of Odias and admirers of Odisha from across India and around the world.
Visitors can embark on a rich gastronomic journey at the Food Arena featuring iconic brands like Kataka Dahibada and Jagannath Mahaprasad, while exploring an extensive pavilion of world-renowned handlooms, Pattachitra, and silver filigree.
The festival will come alive with spectacular classical, folk, and tribal performances—including Chhau, Bagha Nacha, and Sambalpuri dance—alongside the “Pratibha Utsava” talent hunt and recreations of traditional festivals like Raja and Nuakhai. Complementing the festivities, a series of seminars titled “Talk Today, Transform Tomorrow” will bring together thought leaders to discuss Odisha’s journey toward a self-reliant and innovative future.
“Odisha Parba reflects the pride and cultural vibrancy of our state. With the theme ‘Prakruti & Sanskruti,’ this year’s festival celebrates the harmony between nature and culture that defines Odisha’s identity. We invite everyone to join us in experiencing the colours, flavours and artistic traditions of Odisha’, an Odia Samaj spokesperson said.
