Sambalpur: Sambalpuri Dhanu Yatra Begins on January 15 in Sambalpur; Gangadhar Mandap to Transform into Kansa’s Darbar
Sambalpur: For the second consecutive year, the city of Sambalpur will host the Sambalpuri Dhanu Yatra, a festival celebrated in the Sambalpuri language. The journey to organize this event in the local language has been a long one. Finally, in March 2024, organizers held the first-ever Sambalpuri Dhanu Yatra, which received tremendous support and appreciation from the public. Artists wore traditional Sambalpuri attire, showcasing Sambalpuri art, culture, and decorations, bringing a unique Sambalpuri touch to the entire festival.
2025 Event Details
In 2025, the festival is scheduled to take place from January 15 to January 19. The venue will be the Gangadhar Mandap in Sambalpur, where several key highlights of the Yatra will take place. This year, the Gangadhar Mandap will again be transformed into Kansa’s Darbar (the court of the mythical King Kansa), while Chaunrpur will represent Gopapura.
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Promoting Sambalpuri Language and Culture
Committee chairman Sanjay Babu shared during a press conference at the Sambadika Bhavan on Wednesday that the Sambalpuri Dhanu Yatra aims to promote and preserve the Sambalpuri language. He explained that the entire event would highlight various aspects of Sambalpuri culture and encourage its use among attendees.
Organizing Committee and Key Members
At the press conference, several prominent members of the organizing committee were present. Key figures included Secretary Gunaranjan Salima, writer-director Babulu Bag, Cultural Secretary Krushnachandra Bag, actor Fanindra Panda, and Treasurer Nishikant Bishwal. Additionally, senior officials such as Lalit Mohan Bebarta, Yogesh Nanda, Shankar Behera, Sauri Panigrahi, Rajaram Sarangi, Surya Panigrahi, Ramdas Panda, Chaitanya Nayak, Rahul Gupta, Surekha Sahu, Vedi Barik, and Sasmita Deep also attended the event.
This year’s Sambalpuri Dhanu Yatra promises to be a vibrant celebration of language and culture, providing a platform for local talent and the richness of Sambalpuri heritage.
