Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Chinta O Chetana Festival To Blend Culture And Flood Relief
Chinta O Chetana is holding a three-day festival in Bhubaneswar.
The festival will take place from August 25 to 27.
The group was started by former Odisha Chief Minister Harekrushna Mahatab in 1978.
It is known for literary, cultural and social service activities.
Artists from Odisha and other parts of India will perform.
Odissi dance, music and other classical performances will be included.
The organisers will also use the event to support people affected by floods and natural disasters.
Some social workers, military officers, writers and artists will be honoured.
Preparations have also begun for the group’s 50th anniversary celebrations next year.
Chinta O Chetana will hold its 49th annual festival at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar from August 25 to 27.
The organisation was founded by former Odisha Chief Minister Harekrushna Mahatab in 1978.
The three-day event will combine cultural programmes with support for people affected by floods and other natural disasters in Odisha.
Performances will include classical artists from across India and Odissi dancers and musicians from Odisha.
A committee has been formed to oversee preparations for the organisation’s golden jubilee celebrations next year.
- Who
- Chinta O Chetana, its organisers, participating artists and invited guests.
- What
- The organisation’s 49th annual festival, featuring cultural performances, honours and flood-relief initiatives.
- When
- August 25 to 27; the announcement was made at a Saturday press conference.
- Where
- Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- To present cultural programmes, support people affected by floods and natural disasters, and recognise distinguished individuals.
- Event
- 49th annual festival of Chinta O Chetana
- Dates
- August 25–27
- Venue
- Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar
- Founded
- 1978 by former Odisha Chief Minister Harekrushna Mahatab
- Cultural programme
- Classical artists from across India, along with Odissi dancers and musicians from Odisha
- Social initiative
- Support for people affected by floods and natural disasters in Odisha
- Future planning
- A high-level committee will oversee preparations for the golden jubilee next year