Bhubaneswar: The historic Baliyatra festival, one of Odisha’s most celebrated cultural events, began today in Cuttack, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi set to inaugurate the carnival this afternoon in the presence of Indonesian Ambassador Ina Hagniningtyas Krisnamurthi.

Taking to social media platform X, CM Majhi greeted citizens with the traditional Baliyatra chant, “Aa Ka Ma Boi, Pana Gua Thoi, Pana Gua Tora, Masaka Dharama Mora.” He extended his heartiest greetings on the occasion of Kartik Purnima and Boita Bandana, describing the festival as a celebration of Odisha’s maritime heritage, trade traditions, and cultural pride.

Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati also took to X, calling Baliyatra “a reflection of Odisha’s glorious industrial traditions and cultural heritage” and extend

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