CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Bali Yatra, a festival that commemorates the rich maritime history of Odisha is celebrated throughout the state. In the historic city of Cuttack, a week-long event is organised starting from the day of Kartika Purnima (full moon day in the month of Kartik i.e October-November).

Detailed explanation-2: -Baliyatra: Celebrating Odisha’s ancient links with Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cuttack. In Cuttack, Bali Jatra is celebrated annually as a large open fair near the Barabati Fort area.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bali Yatra is a seven-day fest that starts with the onset of Karttika Purnima. The festival is similar to the ‘Masakapan Ke Tukad’ festival of Bali.

Detailed explanation-5: -On 10th Nov, 1992, the Kalinga Bali Yatra began the retracing of the old trade route taken by the ancient Kalingas of Orissa to Bali, Java and Sumatra after the traditional ceremony of ‘Boita Bandana’. The then Chief Minister Late Biju Patnaik and several Indonesian diplomats were present during the flag-off.