Bhubaneswar, July 21 -- Odisha's rich heritage extends far beyond its celebrated temples and archaeological monuments. It survives in monastic institutions, village festivals, folk and tribal art, sacred landscapes and community traditions that continue to thrive across the State.
Three recent heritage walks in the Chilika-Banapur region, Bargarh and Dhenkanal showcased these living traditions, highlighting how local communities remain the custodians of Odisha's diverse cultural legacy.
The inaugural Chilika Heritage Walk, organised on July 19 by the ODI ART Centre under the leadership of its founder Prasana Dash, marked the expansion of Odisha's community heritage movement into the Chilika region, better known for its ecological signific...