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FESTIVALS · ODISHA · JANUARY

Odisha festivals in January.

4 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Adivasi Mela

Bhubaneswar

16-day tribal fair showcasing 62 Odisha tribes. Tribal art, dance, craft, food stalls. One of India's largest tribal cultural exhibitions.

January 26 - February 10

Chandipur Beach Festival

Chandipur

Four-day Golden Beach Festival celebrating Odisha's coastal culture through traditional music, classical and folk dance (Chhau, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi), handicraft exhibitions, and local sports. Features performances by local and national artists.

7-10 Jan

Chilika Bird Festival

Chilika Lake

Annual festival celebrating migratory bird arrivals. Boat tours, birding workshops, photography exhibitions, cultural programs.

January (2 days)

Gopalpur Beach Festival

Gopalpur-on-Sea

Four-day coastal celebration blending tradition, culture, and modernity at this historic beach in Ganjam district. Features the first-ever Sea Aarti ceremony performed by Varanasi saints, torch processions from local temples, Star Nights with Bollywood and Odissi performances, traditional dances (Sambalpuri, Kuchipudi, Ghumura), and Pallishree Mela with 250+ handicraft and food stalls.

27-30 Jan

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