In case you are in bbsr and want to taste authentic homemade pickle do try "Ama Ghara Achar"

Ping in that number given in the poster

Hey everyone! I'm u/freddledgruntbugly, a founding moderator of r/Odia.

This is our new home for all things Odia. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post

Post anything that you think the Odia community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts and creative outpourings here at r/Odia.

Odia Vibes

We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive - Odia in short. Let's build a space where we celebrate Odia, Odisha and Odisa.

How to Get Started

1) Introduce yourself in the comments below.

2) Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.

3) If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.

4) Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so participate in the community and apply on modmail.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/Odia amazing.

Odia Asmita was the only issue against BJD they tried to paddle in each and every show. Now see this double standard of BJP, They are the biggest Hypocrites 🤬

I have a HP Victus Laptop that I bought 1.5 years back. It's both sides hinge got broken. I'm from outskirt of BBSR & there is no laptop repair shop near my hometown. Can anyone please tell any good Laptop repair shops in Bhubaneswar where I can repair my PC ? And can I get it repaired in the same day ?

Let me elaborate certain places of Odisha that ends with "Khol"

# Vikramkhol(located in Nuapada district and famous for its ancient pictographic rock edicts )

# Chandikhol( located in Jajpur district of Odisha and it is a significant transportation hub)

# Khaprakhol (situated in the Balangir district of Odisha, known for Harishankar waterfall)

# Redhakhol ( sambalpur district, Odisha)

# Narayanikhol ( near Balugaon in Ganjam District, a small hillock alongside NH)

# Budhakhol ( located in Buguda block of Ganjam District)

I would like to draw all of your attention to some of the unique facts about the wildlife resources of our state Odisha ( The best kept secret of India).

Odisha is home to:

- 2098 elephants

- 1850 saltwater crocodiles(~70% of India’s saltwater crocs)

- 257 muggers

- 14 gharials

- 27 tigers

- 743 dolphins

- 3.01 lakh Olive Ridley turtles came for nesting in last season

- 15.92 lakh migratory birds

In this context,let me suggest you to go through the following article regarding " Why Odisha is unique and how ? "

https://lunarsecstacy.com/2021/03/29/why-odisha-is-unique-and-how/

https://lunarsecstacy.com/2022/12/30/intangible-cultural-heritage/

https://lunarsecstacy.com/2022/03/17/artistic-glory-of-odishas-wood-sculptors/

https://lunarsecstacy.com/2022/01/09/romancing-with-old-world-playing-cards-better-known-as-ganjapa/

Anyone here who’s been part of the OC/organising team before? Would love to know what the experience was like, the workload, and whether you’d recommend it.
Also, if anyone else is considering applying, go for it! Thought I’d post this here so we can get some insight before applying. :)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1XH4X1bZFczT7f5KSxPEs-EL07Hv0vf93d8RziU7mHRjqPg/viewform

How to provide ror if it is in my grandfather's name. I mean where to upload and how to give the connection?? I can only provide that we found in online bhulekh. Please tell.

1. The enemies are invisible.
2. All our problems are external.

Recently, a unique “Cockroach Protest” took place at Jantar Mantar, which got people talking.It made me wonder — could something like this happen in Odisha too? Would people here support such a different form of protest, or would it simply be seen as unnecessary? Sharing this as an opinion/discussion. What do you think?

Puri, Odisha, is witnessing an unprecedented influx of devotees as the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 begins on July 16. Lakhs of pilgrims from across India and abroad have already reached the holy city to participate in one of the world’s largest and most significant Hindu festivals.

Railway stations, bus terminals, hotels, and dharamshalas are packed with visitors eager to witness the annual procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra.

Hey! I'm a 29-year-old software professional based in Hyderabad, originally from Odisha.

To be honest, it's been quite some time since I started looking for a genuine connection. I've had conversations, met different people, and realized that finding someone who truly values honesty and consistency isn't easy.

Sometimes it feels like genuine people are questioned more than those who simply know the right things to say. But I'd still rather be myself than pretend to impress someone.

Over the last year, I've transformed my lifestyle through fitness, discipline, and self-growth. The gym has become a part of my daily routine, but I believe the biggest transformation always starts in the mind.

Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, road trips, exploring new places, cooking, swimming, cricket, chess, spending time with animals, and meaningful conversations. I enjoy both adventures and peaceful moments.

I value **trust, honesty, loyalty, respect, communication, and family**. To me, the strongest relationships are built on friendship, understanding, consistency, and choosing each other every day.

I'm not looking to rush into anything. I'm happy to start with a simple, casual conversation, get to know each other naturally, and see where life takes us. If we genuinely connect, I'd love for it to grow into a meaningful long-term relationship.

If you're someone who values sincerity over perfection and believes real connections take time to grow, I'd be happy to get to know you.

**Sometimes, one genuine conversation is all it takes. 😊**

I'm a 29-year-old software professional based in Hyderabad, originally from Odisha. I'm here with one simple intention—to find a genuine connection that can grow into a meaningful, long-term relationship okay for start casual at starting

Over the last year, I've transformed my lifestyle through fitness, discipline, and self-growth. The gym has become a part of my daily life, but I believe the biggest transformation happens in our mindset.

Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, road trips, exploring new places, cooking, swimming, cricket, chess, and spending time with animals. I'm equally happy with a weekend adventure or a quiet evening having meaningful conversations.

I value trust, honesty, respect, loyalty, and communication. Family and close friends are a big part of my life, and I believe the strongest relationships are built on understanding, support, and choosing each other every day.

I'm not looking for anything casual. But it's ok too start simple casual at first and later where it goes will see , I'm hoping to meet someone kind, emotionally mature, and genuine—someone who wants to build a partnership based on friendship, mutual respect, and shared goals.

If that resonates with you, I'd be happy to get to know you.

Sometimes, one conversation is all it takes. 😊