Bhubaneswar, June 11 -- For the first time, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) is set to organise a three-day Raja Mahotsav at the lower Bali Jatra ground from June 14 to 16. The festival will bring together traditional Raja celebrations, cultural programmes and a series of activities centred around women and young girls.

The civic body has planned free 'Raja pana' and 'poda pitha' counters, cultural performances and special programmes to mark the occasion. Women achievers from different fields will also be felicitated during the event.

CMC Mayor Subhas Chandra Singh said the festival has been planned as a community celebration that people from all walks of life will enjoy.

"Raja is a festival that connects generations. We want mo...