For the first time, the Odisha International Centre (OiC) will organise an Ananda Mahotsav-2015 at the Janata Maidan here on the occasion of the New Year celebrations on December 31.
The event will be inaugurated with the lighting of 2,014 lamps under the feet of a 20-foot-height portrait of lord Jagannath to pray for world peace and growth of the entire humanity. On the occasion, a total of 100 senior citizens aged above 75 years will be honoured for their various achievements. Besides, the event will also feature various cultural activities like song and dance performances by several noted artists from the State and outside. More than 20 varieties of food will be available at the place with affordable price. To give a sweet experience, the participants will be distributed with delicious Odia dessert Kheer.