Govt announces Rs 1.08cr aid for Sital Sasthi

Diana Sahu / May 30, 2026, 22:26 IST

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Govt announces Rs 1.08cr aid for Sital Sasthi

Bhubaneswar: The state govt has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 1.08 crore for the famous Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur district this year.The assistance will be provided through the Odia Language, Literature and Culture department following the directions of chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Altogether 21 Sital Sasthi festival committees across the district will receive financial support for organising the annual cultural and religious event.Announcing the decision on Saturday, culture minister Suryabanshi Suraj said the state govt remains committed to preserving and promoting Odisha’s rich cultural traditions and heritage. “Sital Sasthi is a vibrant celebration of Odisha’s traditions, cultural heritage and spiritual ethos. The financial assistance will help organisers celebrate the festival with greater grandeur and enthusiasm,” he said.The minister added that the govt’s support would further strengthen Odisha’s distinct cultural identity and help showcase its unique traditions at both national and international levels.Sital Sasthi, one of western Odisha’s most celebrated festivals, marks the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

About the AuthorDiana Sahu

Diana Sahu is an Assistant Editor with the Times of India. With a professional career spanning nearly two decades, she has been writing extensively on education, livelihood, child rights, gender, heritage & culture, tourism and disability rights. She is also known for her data-driven investigative reports and compelling human interest stories. Her in-depth story on 'Women in Higher Education' had won her the Best Feature Award at the Laadli Media Awards and a Laadli National Fellowship on 'Gender and Disability'. She had also received WNCB Fellowship on Child Rights. Apart from her core reporting interests, she loves documenting the many aspects of Odisha's culture and heritage. She tweets at @DiannaSahu.

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