Mangaluru: Odia Cultural Association (MOCA) organised the Utkal Divas Celebration on April 1st, 2023. The Day was celebrated in the memory of the formation of the Odisha state as a separate province on 1st April 1936.
The Venueof the event was Pacific 4 Hall, Hotel Ocean Pearl, Navabharath Circle, Mangaluru 6pm to 10 pm. Inauguration was at 6.30 pm.
MOCA General Secretary Dr. Umasankar Mohanty ( President, Manual Therapy Foundation of India ) welcomed Odia families of Mangalore and congratulated them on occasion of Utkal Divas. He said about the social aim and objective of MOCA and invited all the Odia people in the region to collaborate to serve across the world and make our culture and heritage proud.
MOCA President Dr. Ramesh Chandra Sahoo (Professor Emeritus, Manipal University) mentioned “ He was very Happy to be part of Jagannathrathyatra of ISKCON since so many years, appreciated participation of children in the programme.”
MOCA Cultural Convenor Kalyani Mohanty was the Master of Ceremony for the programme. She was assisted by Event Coordinator Sunita Sahu.
The Following Dignitaries were present during the programme Captain Soubhagya Ranjan Pattnayak, Deputy Conservator, New Mangalore Port Trust
Sushan tMahapatra, Senior Manager, MRPL, Dr.Debashisha Jena, Associate Professor, NITK, Surathkal. Purna Chandra Padhi, Superintendent of Customs, Mangalore, Madhab Mishra, Assistant Manager, BASF , Mangalore, Gopal Krishna Sahu, Assistant Manager, Ambuja Cements Limited, Mangalore.
Dr. Kausalya Sahoo, Professor of Pathology, KMC, Mangalore, Shruti Ranjan Barik, Superintendent, Customs , Mangalore, Gyanaranjan Mallik, Chief Technology Officer ( CTO), SKF Boilers and Driers Pvt Ltd, Moodabidri.
Earlier in the day on 1st April 10.30 am MOCA organised Fruit Distribution at Mangalore Healthcare Centre for old age people and patients.
In the city of Mangalore several Odia people work in all major sectors in Hospitals, Banks, NMPT, MRPL, Railways, Medical Colleges and Teaching institutions.
In Mangalore Utkal Divas celebrations nearly 108 families comprising of 250 members participated in the event.
About ODISHA(UTKAL) : The Soul of Incredible India
Odisha has been rightly regarded as a land of myriad marvels and is one of the oldest civilizations of the world. Odisha is mainly known for its rich culture and the enormous number of ancient temples. The best known of these are the Jagannath Temple, Puri, Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar, and the Konark Sun Temple.
Odisha’s art and crafts offer visitors an indelible experience of its cultural heritage. The traditional colourful and flamboyant traditional pata paintings , silver filigree and stone carving are just mesmerising.The World famous Odissi dance known for dexterity of finger and eye movements originates from Odisha.
From the soil of Chandipur, Odisha the nuclear capable missiles Akash, Shaurya, Agni, Prithvi and just recently being Barak have been tested. The Integrated Test Range missile testing facility is located at Chandipur, Odisha plays a major role for safeguarding India and making our country India proud.
The Organising Committee herewith requests the members of Press and Media to cover the event.