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Kalakshetra Odisha
Cultural Heritage Foundation of Odisha

Preserving Odisha's Cultural Heritage

Celebrating traditions, empowering communities, and nurturing art forms that define our identity.

25+
Years of Service
500+
Artists Supported
50+
Events Organized
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Our Mission

Kalakshetra Odisha is committed to preserving, promoting, and nurturing the rich cultural heritage of Odisha through documentation, education, and community engagement.

Cultural Preservation

Documenting and safeguarding traditional art forms for future generations

Arts Education

Training young artists in classical and folk traditions of Odisha

Community Empowerment

Supporting rural artisans and cultural practitioners

Research & Documentation

Academic research on Odisha's diverse cultural expressions

Our Goals

Our Objectives

Committed to preserving and promoting Odisha's rich cultural heritage through ambitious goals

Kalakshetra Village in Every District

ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ଗୋଟିଏ "କଳାକ୍ଷେତ୍ର ଗ୍ରାମ"

Establish one Kalakshetra Village in each of Odisha's 30 districts

10 Model Kalakshetra Districts

୧୦ ଟି ଆଦର୍ଶ କଳାକ୍ଷେତ୍ର ଜିଲ୍ଲା ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରିବା

Create 10 model districts showcasing cultural excellence

"Gaan Mo Maa" in 40,000 Villages

"ଗାଁ ମୋ ମାଁ" କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ- ୪୦,୦୦୦ ଗ୍ରାମରେ

Village is My Mother program reaching 40,000 villages

Annual Village Day Celebration

ପ୍ରତିବର୍ଷ ଗାଁ ଦିବସ ପାଳନ

Celebrate Village Day every year across Odisha

Annual Kalakshetra Samman

ପ୍ରତିବର୍ଷ କଳାକ୍ଷେତ୍ର ସମ୍ମାନ

Honor outstanding cultural contributors yearly

Annual Kalakshetra Festival

ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ବର୍ଷ କଳାକ୍ଷେତ୍ର ମହୋତ୍ସବ ପାଳନ

Grand cultural festival celebration every year

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Districts Covered

40,000

Villages Target

10

Model Districts

Annual

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Artists Supported
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Events Organized
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Years of Service

Our Programs

Initiatives that celebrate and preserve Odisha's cultural legacy

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Village Day Celebration

Village Day Celebration

Annual celebration honoring rural traditions and folk arts across Odisha's villages.

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Art Workshops

Art Workshops

Training programs for traditional crafts, painting, and performing arts.

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Cultural Documentation

Cultural Documentation

Recording and archiving oral traditions, folk songs, and traditional knowledge.

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Our Team

Leadership

Meet the dedicated individuals guiding our mission of cultural preservation

Shri Ashrumohan Mohanty
Shri Ashrumohan Mohanty

Shri Ashrumohan Mohanty

President

Shri Basudev Malbisoi
Shri Basudev Malbisoi

Shri Basudev Malbisoi

Member Secretary

From Our Gallery

Capturing moments of cultural celebration

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Launching of Kalakshetra 2021
Launching of Kalakshetra 2021
Village Day Celebration
Village Day Celebration
Village Day Samman Baragarh
Village Day Samman Baragarh
Phiringia VD Samman
Phiringia VD Samman
Cultural event in Kandhamal
Cultural event in Kandhamal
Traditional performance
Traditional performance
In The News

Press & Media

Coverage of our cultural initiatives and community impact

Kalakshetra Odisha Celebrates 10 Years of Cultural Preservation
The Dharitri
December 15, 2025

Kalakshetra Odisha Celebrates 10 Years of Cultural Preservation

A decade of tireless efforts in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Odisha.

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Village Day Celebration Brings Together 500 Artists
Sambad
October 25, 2025

Village Day Celebration Brings Together 500 Artists

The annual Village Day celebration witnessed an unprecedented gathering of folk artists.

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Traditional Art Forms Getting Revival Through Kalakshetra
Odisha TV
September 10, 2025

Traditional Art Forms Getting Revival Through Kalakshetra

Dying art forms find new life through dedicated workshops and documentation efforts.

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