Theatre in Bengal has a rich and dynamic history, evolving from its roots in Jatra, a traditional folk theatre, to the sophisticated urban stage performances of modern theatre. We explore Bengali ...

Sources said some of the leading jatra artistes charge anywhere between Rs 30 lakh and Rs 45 lakh per year to stage shows for any particular troupe. Each jatra troupe charges around Rs 3 lakh to ...

Banerjee’s comments did not sit well with veteran jatra performer Kakoli Choudhury, as well as actors Rahul Banerjee and ...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday expressed happiness over the inclusion of the famous Ratha Jatra ...

The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s premier cultural body under the Ministry of Culture, has added two iconic festivals of Odisha—Ratha Jatra and Bali Jatra—to the “National Inventory of Intangible ...

We look forward to their well-deserved recognition at UNESCO’s global stage,” he wrote on X. Delighted that Ratha Jatra & Bali Jatra, symbols of Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, have been ...