Bhubaneswar, Oct. 20 -- Wielding traditional weapons and drawing on a martial legacy passed down through generations, the Paikas of Kandabindha village in Dhenkanal district brought their ancestral combat tradition into focus during the 42nd edition of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW), held during Durga Puja.
Members of the Mallaluha Kabata Paika Yuvaka Sangha showcased the village's martial heritage, highlighting the enduring connection between Paika traditions and Dhenkanal's history. DHW representatives Ramesh Chandra Pati and Biswaranjan Dehury felicitated the association's president, Ashok Kumar Sahu, during the event.
A discussion traced the origins of the Paika settlement to Raja Harisingh Vidyadhar, founder of the present-day Dhenka...