Upcomingcultural
Nuakhai
Sambalpuri community hallsWed, 16 September 2026
About this festival
Harvest festival of Western Odisha — but the Bhubaneswar Sambalpuri diaspora keeps it alive with community Nuakhai Bhetghats, Sambalpuri songs and the first-rice offering.
Traveller tip
Sambalpuri Bhawan, IRC Village, and the Sambalpur Kalakar Sangha host Bhetghats with Sambalpuri folk dance.
Essentials
Wed, 16 September 20266:00 am – 10:00 pm
Free to attend
OrganiserSambalpuri community
ParkingLocal
Dress codeCasual / smart casual — evenings cool, carry a light shawl.
PhotographyAllowed without flash · professional cameras may need a press pass
AccessibilityOpen-air or auditorium — generally wheelchair-friendly, but uneven ground at heritage venues.