Dhanuyatra holds a significant place in the Guinness World Records for being recognized as the "Largest Open-Air Theater".

BHUBANESWAR: Artistes participating in Dhanu Yatra at Bargarh will for the first ... Artistes who were earlier associated with the festival and family members of artistes who have passed away ...

Sambalpur: The 77th edition of world's largest open-air theatre, Dhanu Yatra, started on Friday, transforming Bargarh into the mythical city of Mathura. The 11-day festival will continue till Jan ...

Bargarh town in western Odisha hosts this yatra which tells the story of demon king Kansa and his death. This year, the Jatra will begin on January 3. The government of India has accorded National ...

Dhanu Sankranti or Dhanu Sankraman is an auspicious day as per Hindu mythology and occurs when the Sun enters the Sagittarius sun sign or the dhanu rashi. It is of special importance in the state of ...

The festival is celebrated when the Sun moves from the Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius) to Makar Rashi (Capricorn). Makar Sankranti is celebrated on the first day of the tenth solar month. This year ...