Erasama: The 2nd annual Raja Mahotsav was celebrated with grandeur at Khelapadia, under the auspices of Kanaguli Yugajyoti Library, located at Kunjakothi in Erasama block of Jagatsinghpur district.
The festival was inaugurated by MLA Sarada Prasanna Jena, while MP Bibhuti Bhusan Tarai and former MP Kulamani Samal attended as chief guests.
Girls from Kunjakothi panchayat actively participated in various competitions over the three-day celebration.
Each evening, vibrant cultural programs such as Paika Akhada, Odissi dance, Sambalpuri, Chhau, Western dance, music, tribal dance, and horse dance were showcased.
Members of the Yugajyoti Library have been organizing this festival peacefully and harmoniously for the last two years, fostering unity and community spirit.
The festival, held under the chairmanship of Mihir Nayak, saw active participation and cooperation from notable individuals including Alok Nayak, Hrushikesh Das, Tushar Ranjan Mall, Amal Kumar Sasmal, Naresh Jena, Kamalakanta Nayak, Parthasarathi Nayak, Ranjit Babu, Gobinda Patra, and Khirod Parida.