The annual Mayurbhanj Utsav has been going on since 2011

The three-day annual Mayurbhanj Utsav which has been going on since 2011 has concluded - it was a hit with delicious food and fascinating tribal dance recitals to soaking in Makar revelry. This annual festival is organized by the Mayurbhanj Cultural Association to celebrate the district's culture and heritage in Bhubaneswar.
This has been reported in telegraphindia.com dated 9 January 2017.

The festival attracted a large number of visitors who got the opportunity to see traditional art forms of Mayurbhanj such as jhumur. Then there were the swift movements and rhythmic twirls displayed by the artistes from Mayurbhanj during Chhau performances - it was appreciated by one and all.
Visitors also relished the traditional Odia snack mudhi mansa - it has its origin in the Mayurbhanj district. There were around 10 kiosks set up - these served culinary delights right from dala khichdi to ram ruchuka. THen there were special offerings for deities, such as arisha - these are served at the Jagannath temple of Baripada.


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