Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Exhibition opens to public in Bhubaneswar

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Exhibition at Janata Maidan, is now open to the general public, including students, and will remain accessible until the evening of January 12.

The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore India's cultural heritage and the achievements of the global Indian diaspora.

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) celebrations were marked by a grand display of Odisha's rich art, culture, and heritage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event on Thursday and remotely flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express.

The exhibition features thematic displays, highlighting Odisha's timeless traditions, such as Jagannath culture, Manabasa Gurubar, Dol Purnima, and its maritime legacy.

It provides visitors with a glimpse of Odisha's classical and folk dances, traditional crafts, and significant festivals.

A detailed depiction of Odisha's history, from the Kalinga War and Paika Rebellion to its recognition as a separate state in 1936, takes centre stage.