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Konark Dance Festival Sand Art Fest Set to Begin December 2

Jaya K — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:14:56 +0000

The Konark Dance Festival Sand Art celebrations are set to begin on December 2, and Konark is ready to welcome thousands of visitors. The events highlight Odisha’s culture, classical dance, and global creativity.

Puri Collector and District Magistrate Dibya Jyoti Parida reviewed all major arrangements on Thursday. He checked the new light and sound system at the Sun Temple. He also inspected roads, entry points, and visitor facilities across Konark. As a result, different departments are now working together to ensure smooth movement and better safety.

Police held a flag march to spread awareness among tourists and locals. The Konark Dance Festival Sand Art programmes will run across multiple locations. The 36th Konark Dance Festival will take place from December 2 to 5 at the Konark Open-Air Auditorium. Meanwhile, the 15th International Sand Art Festival and Subhadra Mela will be held at Chandrabhaga beach. These events will draw artists and travellers from India and abroad.

In addition, the administration has improved lighting, sanitation, drinking water points, and parking. Traffic routes have also been planned to avoid congestion. Collector Parida said the focus is on safety, teamwork, and a smooth experience for everyone during the festival season.

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Puri Tourism Season Prep: Hotels, Blue Flag Beach Ready for Peak Visitors

Jaya K — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:41:43 +0000

Puri tourism season prep is in full swing as the city prepares to welcome lakhs of visitors. Puri tourism season prep happens every year before December–January, but this time the excitement is much higher. Hotels, the iconic Blue Flag Beach, and major tourist zones have started major upgrades to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit for both domestic and international travellers.

Hotel owners say bookings from foreign tourists have increased this year. They urged officials to improve city cleanliness, maintain beach hygiene, and streamline darshan arrangements at the Lord Jagannath Temple. Tourism operators also pushed for better facilities at Satapada and more dolphin-based attractions for visitors.

The famous Blue Flag Beach has kept its prestigious certification for 2025–26. This marks the seventh straight year of international recognition. The beach will offer clean bathing zones, adventure activities, changing rooms, safe drinking water, modern toilets, cafés, and food kiosks. It also runs its own waste-treatment system for eco-friendly upkeep.

Blue Flag Beach manager Rakesh Dash said the team monitors every facility daily to maintain global standards.
Puri now looks fully prepared for a vibrant and busy tourism season.

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