Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will inaugurate Odisha Parba 2026 today, March 13, in the national capital. Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will attend the opening day of the festival. Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi, will be the Chief Guest on the second day, March 14.
Delhi Ministers Ashish Sood and Kapil Mishra will attend the festival on the opening day, March 13, and the final day, March 15, respectively, while Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister of Odisha, will be present on Saturday, March 14.
On the concluding day, Sunday, March 15, Hari Babu Kambhampati, Governor of Odisha, will attend the festival as the Chief Guest.
Internationally acclaimed sculptor Sudarshan Sahoo, a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, will showcase some of his works during the festival.
The three-day cultural festival Odisha Parba 2026 will be held from March 13 to 15, 2026, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The festival is being organised by Odia Samaj, a socio-cultural organisation based in New Delhi dedicated to promoting the heritage, language and traditions of Odisha.
Odisha Parba is a grand celebration that brings together the vibrant traditions, cuisine, crafts and cultural expressions of Odisha. The event will witness participation from 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 such as Kataka Dahibada and Jagannath Mahaprasad, while exploring an extensive pavilion showcasing world-renowned handlooms, Pattachitra art and intricate silver filigree crafts.
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 such as Raja Parba 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.
The festival will be open to visitors daily from 11 AM to 9 PM at Gate No. 14, JLN Stadium, New Delhi.
“The festival reflects the pride and cultural vibrancy of Odisha. 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,” said a spokesperson from Odia Samaj.
