Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday described the Bali Yatra festival as the ‘Mirror of Odisha’s Soul’, calling on the youths of the state to awaken the spirit of the ‘Sadhaba Puas’, the ancient maritime traders, by exploring new horizons in technology, innovation, and sustainable enterprise.

Speaking at the Valedictory Ceremony of the Historical Bali Yatra in Cuttack, Kambhampati stated that the historic Balijatra festival carries a timeless message for humanity — that the seas were never meant to divide, but to connect.

“When guided by goodwill, trade and travel can unite civilisations, bringing harmony where politics may fail,” the Governor said, calling Balijatra a celebration of both prosperity and morality.

He described the festival as a magnificent testament

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