Vyasa sarovar mela (now called Vyasa Mahotsava) is most famous festival in Jajpur Road. Kalinga Nagar Mahotsav is being held at Jakhapura on June 30 every year. Cultural programme are being organised on the occasion, where Prince Dance Group, Brahmapur were participated, besides Chhou from Mayurbhanj, Odishi from Bhubaneswar was also shown. The industrial houses of Kalingnagar like TATA, NINL, VISA, Jindal, Rohit and MESCO put their stalls on the function ground.
It is the land of rich and diverse artistic achievement, Kalinganagar’s art and culture are the product of a long historical process in which the spiritual, philosophical and the humane dimensions have merged to yield the finest effects of culture and civilized life. The cultural heritage of Kalinganagar is reflected in its vibrant Art forms

The City has tradition of painting, architectures, sculpture, and handicrafts. Goddess Saraswati, Kali, Laxmi, Durga puja celebrated by devotees.In some festivals, Muruja is drawn on the floor with colour powders of different hues. Also Lord Ganesh, Maha Shiva Ratri puja widely celebrated among all sorts of people in the city.

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