The 26th edition of Patha Utsav had manifold activities, including the sacred Savitri Puja which represents devoted spirits of Odia women for their life partners.
Challenging the scorching heat of peak summer, the Janpath was in a mood of celebration with rich cultural elements. The stages set at both the end of the street remained busy with traditional dances, including Odishi and Samabalpuri, followed by Bhajans.
The activity zone had a lot of events by social organisations which regularly are contributing their efforts. The children corner at PECUC remained busy with painting, solo and group dances. Kids enjoyed building brick games and board games.
A leading international NGO brought mascots of popular cartoon series Motu Patlu, Doreamon and Chota Bheem for creating awareness on health related issues. They had posters with important messages on their body to create awareness among the participants.
The Wish Anusthan organised a unique programme by offering puja to Satyaban Savitri as the most popular Savitri Puja falls on mid of next week. Women volunteers were seen chanting sloka and offering puja on the stretches of Janpath.
The Asima Odisha organisation organised an awareness programme on blood donation and appealed people for the noble work.
Paper art work was one of the key attractions for kids and children organised by Helpmet. The organisation helped children preparing paper boats, rockets and other art works. Even youths and senior participants enjoyed it. Here awareness on recycling of papers was created.
Culture Minister Ashok Chandra Panda, Mayor Anant Narayn Jena, BMC Additional Commissioner Alok Kumar Kar, Deputy Commissioner Srimant Mishra and officials of BMC and BDA among others participated.