Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Odisha Sanctions Rs 1 Crore for Dhanu Jatra Festival
The Odisha government has given Rs 1 crore for a big festival called Dhanu Jatra in Bargarh.
This festival tells the story of Lord Krishna's life over 11 days.
The town will look like Mathura, where Krishna was born.
The government will pay 200 artists Rs 10,000 each.
They will also show the festival live on the internet and have special buses for tourists.
There will be big gates at the town's entry points to welcome visitors.
The government wants to make sure everything is safe and clean for the festival.
Odisha government allocates Rs 1 crore for Dhanu Jatra festival in Bargarh.
Festival dates: December 24 to January 3, enacting Lord Krishna's life.
200 artistes to receive Rs 10,000 honorarium each.
Live screening of the festival and special tourist buses from Bhubaneswar and Puri.
Dedicated website with event details, landmarks, and GPS navigation support.
- Who
- Odisha government and Bargarh town
- What
- Sanctioned Rs 1 crore for Dhanu Jatra festival
- When
- Festival from December 24 to January 3
- Where
- Bargarh, Odisha
- Why
- To celebrate the life of Lord Krishna and promote cultural heritage
- Festival Name
- Dhanu Jatra
- Location
- Bargarh, Odisha
- Date
- December 24 to January 3
- Budget
- Rs 1 crore
- Artistes Honorarium
- Rs 10,000 each
- Special Arrangements
- Tourist buses, welcome gates, live screening, dedicated website