Roja Samantaray

“There’s nothing worth getting in this world that you can get easily.” Haruki Murakami

Who said life was going to be fair! It is unfair that some are born into the sun while others have to learn to build their own fire in the dark. But those who build their own light are the only ones who will lead others out of the shadows

If you are not lucky; then you have a shot at becoming unbreakable.

@AshutoshAD738 @MadhurimaTaur Same doubt!

Odisha has secured five prestigious National Panchayat Awards 2025(appraisal year 2023-24). 1. Ganjam District - India’s 2nd Best District - Rs 3 Crore award money 2. Potalampur GP, Ganjam - Healthy Panchayat Award - Rs 25 lakh 3. Mandar GP, Ganjam- Socially Just & Socially Secure Panchayat Award - Rs 37.5 lakh 4. Padua GP, Keonjhar - Water Sufficient Panchayat Award - Rs 50 Lakh 5. Hatibandha GP, Sundargarh - Clean & Green Panchayat Award - Rs 37.5 lakh Odisha’s villages are setting national benchmarks in grassroots governance.

The moringa tree, known as the “miracle tree”, is one of the most nutrient-dense plants on the planet and is prized for its healing qualities. It also has another huge benefit, according to new research: it’s excellent at removing microplastics from water. cnn.it/4tL6KDG

Jai Jagannath 🙏

ଜୟ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #JaiJagannatha

This deserves to be a case study for IIMs. Ratha construction at Jagannatha Dham, Puri isn’t just tradition, it’s a masterclass in execution. No blueprints. No machines. No modern tools. Yet, every year, three massive Rathas rise from scratch - on time. Just age-old wisdom and skilled hands. A tradition passed down through generations. If this isn’t world-class project management, what is?

It is usually the bad people who preach of goodness.

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On this #WorldHeritageDay, here are the 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India. How many of these have you visited? 👇 1. Agra Fort - Uttar Pradesh 2. Ajanta Caves - Maharashtra 3. Ellora Caves - Maharashtra 4. Taj Mahal - Uttar Pradesh 5. Sun Temple, Konark - Odisha 6. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram - Tamil Nadu 7. Kaziranga National Park - Assam 8. Keoladeo National Park - Rajasthan 9. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary - Assam 10. Churches and Convents of Goa - Goa 11. Fatehpur Sikri - Uttar Pradesh 12. Group of Monuments at Hampi - Karnataka 13. Khajuraho Group of Monuments - Madhya Pradesh 14. Elephanta Caves - Maharashtra 15. Great Living Chola Temples - Tamil Nadu 16. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal - Karnataka 17. Sundarbans National Park - West Bengal 18. Nanda Devi & Valley of Flowers - Uttarakhand 19. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi - Madhya Pradesh 20. Humayun’s Tomb - Delhi 21. Qutb Minar & its Monuments - Delhi 22. Mountain Railways of India - WB, TN, HP 23. Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya - Bihar 24. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka - MP 25. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park - Gujarat 26. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Maharashtra 27. Red Fort Complex - Delhi 28. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur - Rajasthan 29. Western Ghats - MH, GA, KA, KL, TN 30. Hill Forts of Rajasthan - Rajasthan 31. Rani ki Vav - Gujarat 32. Great Himalayan National Park - HP 33. Nalanda Mahavihara - Bihar 34. Architectural Work of Le Corbusier - Chandigarh 35. Khangchendzonga National Park - Sikkim 36. Historic City of Ahmedabad - Gujarat 37. Gothic & Art Deco Mumbai - Maharashtra 38. Jaipur City - Rajasthan 39. Dholavira - Gujarat 40. Ramappa Temple - Telangana 41. Santiniketan - West Bengal 42. Hoysalas Ensembles - Karnataka 43. Moidams (Ahom Dynasty) - Assam 44. Maratha Military Landscapes - Maharashtra(11), Tamilnadu(1)

Bhubaneswar may be growing fast and getting chaotic, but it still stands out as one of the best Tier-II cities to live in. Balanced, livable, and full of potential. ❤️

A new star rises in Indian para archery!! Odisha’s Payal Nag defeats reigning world champion Sheetal Devi to win GOLD at the World Archery Para Series 2026 in Bankok. Payal is the world’s first archer to compete without any limbs. She lost all four limbs in an electrocution accident during childhood. India is proud. Odisha is proud. 🙏🔥 🎥 World Archery

“It is true that everything we wish for may not always come to be, but things that we do, must always begin with a wish.”- Might Guy

Bhubaneswar has been decked up on the eve of #UtkalaDibasa.

Odisha turns 90 today!! Like previous years, I once again urge every Odia across the globe - let’s actively promote Odisha in every way we can. Take pride in your Odia identity and never shy away from celebrating it. Together, we can elevate Odisha to even greater heights. Be a proud Odia…ବନ୍ଦେ ଉତ୍କଳ ଜନନୀ🙏

काश ये फूल वो सब कह दे जो आप छुपा रहे हो । क्या है ये बेदर्द होने का वजह जो आप हमें यूँ सता रहे हो ॥

Odisha’s handloom story is weaving success! Over the past 5 years, the state’s handloom sector has recorded an impressive ₹1,544 crore in sales (As per the info provided in Odisha Assembly). Did you know that 10 handlooms from #Odisha have received GI tags? 1. Kotpad Handloom 2. Orissa Ikat (should be renamed to Odisha Ikat) 3. Khandua Saree and Fabrics 4. Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics 5. Sambalpuri 6. Bomkai 7. Habaspuri 8. Berhampur Patta 9. Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics 10. Dungaria Kondh Embroidered Shawl

Pakhala Dibasa is just 2 days away! A reminder that Pakhala boosts immunity, provides energy, and even has anti-viral properties, as per an AIIMS study. Odisha’s traditional superfood! 📸 Pakhala Thali is from Mayfair, Bhubaneswar

Odisha is no stranger to India’s tourism circuit. From the timeless Konark & Jagannath Temples, to the sands of Puri Beach and the vastness of Chilika Lake. But it seems that if you venture deeper into the state you discover landscapes that are every bit as spectacular. Duduma Falls in Koraput district where the Machkund River plunges dramatically off a rocky cliff is one such marvel. It’s a reminder that India’s beauty is inexhaustible. Just when you think you’ve seen it all… another wonder appears. #SundayWanderer (Have to thank @manas_muduli for tirelessly promoting Odisha)