CBS Office
28 Nov 2023
The Bali Yatra Utsav presents a diverse range of cultural celebrations, featuring folk dances, traditional music performances, and various cultural events that infuse the festivities with a vibrant and entertaining ambiance. This year's event commenced on November 27, 2023, and will continue until December 4, 2023. Odisha's historic 'Bali Yatra' stands as one of the largest open trade fairs in Asia.
The celebration, symbolizing the conclusion of the 'kartik' month, commemorates the time when mariners, known as 'sadhabas,' embarked on journeys to distant lands like Bali, Java, Sumatra, and Borneo in Indonesia, as well as Sri Lanka, for trade.
"Bali Yatra" literally translates to "voyage to Bali," with Bali being an island in Indonesia.
The Bali Yatra event is coordinated by the District Council of Culture, Cuttack, in collaboration with the Government of Odisha.
Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy ji attended the Bali Yatra Fair and inaugurated a Shri Guru Bhagwat Kiosk.
Dr. Satpathy ji addressed a huge gathering at the Bali Yatra Fair.