What is Odiapedia?
Odiapedia is a comprehensive digital encyclopedia dedicated to documenting, preserving, and sharing the rich cultural heritage of Odisha with people around the world.
Our Mission
Odisha, located on the eastern coast of India, has a history spanning thousands of years. From the mighty Kalinga Empire to the architectural marvels of the Sun Temple at Konark, from the classical Odissi dance to the sacred Rath Yatra of Puri — Odisha's heritage is vast and profound.
Yet, much of this knowledge remains scattered across various sources, often inaccessible to those who seek it. Odiapedia aims to change that.
What We Cover
Our encyclopedia spans five major areas:
- ✦Language — The classical Odia language, its script, literature, and evolution
- ✦Culture — Traditions, festivals, arts, music, dance, and crafts
- ✦History — Ancient kingdoms, medieval dynasties, freedom struggle, and modern Odisha
- ✦Food — Traditional cuisine, temple prasad, sweets, and regional specialties
- ✦People — Notable personalities who have shaped Odisha's identity
Who Is This For?
Odiapedia is designed for:
- ✦Odias living away from home who want to stay connected to their roots
- ✦Researchers and students studying Odia culture, history, or language
- ✦Tourists planning to visit Odisha and wanting to understand its heritage
- ✦Anyone curious about one of India's most ancient and culturally rich states
Why "Odiapedia"?
The name combines "Odia" (referring to the language and people of Odisha) with "pedia" (from the Greek paideia, meaning education or knowledge).
Odiapedia = Knowledge about everything Odia
Join Our Journey
Odiapedia is an open project. We welcome contributions, corrections, and suggestions from anyone who shares our passion for preserving Odia heritage.
ଆସନ୍ତୁ, ଆମର ଐତିହ୍ୟକୁ ଏକତ୍ର ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ କରିବା — Let's preserve our heritage together.