Today, the state of Odisha radiates with pride and festive spirit as it celebrates Utkala Dibasa 2026, marking the 90th anniversary of its formation as India’s first linguistic state in 1936. From the silver city of Cuttack to the temple city of Bhubaneswar, the air is filled with the soulful strains of "Bande Utkala Janani."
Stay tuned for live updates on the evening cultural programs and the grand illumination of government buildings across the state.