What is the main culture of West Bengal?

The culture of West Bengal is an Indian culture which has its roots in the Bengali literature, music, fine arts, drama and cinema.

Which state is best Odisha or West Bengal?

Year 2019	West Bengal	Odisha
Area	88,752 km²	1,55,707 km²
Area wise rank in India	Rank 1st	Rank 4th
No. of Districts	23	30
Capital City	Kolkata	Bhubaneswar

What is the main culture of Odisha?

In its long history, Odisha has had a continuous tradition of dharmic religions especially Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. However, while Odisha is predominantly Hindu it is not monolithic. There is a rich cultural heritage in the state owing to the Hindu faith. For example, Odisha is home to several Hindu saints.

What fascinates me in the culture of Odisha State?

Odisha is a confluence of the Aryan, Dravidian and Adivasi cultures. Most festivals in the state bring out some part of these cultures and celebrate their religion by way of festivals which span out the entire year. There are festivals that are common, but the celebration remains unique to a region.

Why is Bengali culture full of diversity?

Culture of Bangladesh: Bangladesh has a rich, diverse culture. Its deeply rooted heritage is thoroughly reflected in its architecture, dance, literature, music, painting and clothing. The three primary religions of Bangladesh (Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism) have a great influence on its culture and history.

Why is Odisha famous?

Odisha is famous for its heritage sites and enthralling views. From beaches to pilgrimage sites, Odisha offers a lot of sightseeing opportunities to travellers from across the globe. Moreover, Puri Beach Festival and the Jagannath Rath Yatra attracts tons of tourists to Odisha yearly.

How many cultures are there in Odisha?

7. People of Odisha. With 95\% of the populace following Hinduism and over 62 tribal communities residing on the same soil, people of Odisha live in harmony with mutual respect for minorities. The cultural diversity of Odisha is admirable.

What is the Bengali culture?

The culture of Bengal defines the cultural heritage of the Bengali people native to eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, mainly what is today Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam’s Barak Valley, where the Bengali language is the official and primary language.

Which is the Cultural Capital of Odisha?

Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, plays an important role as a regional gateway to the Golden Tourist Triangle of the state—Puri, Konark, and Chilika Lake.

When was Odisha established as a state?

The modern state of Odisha was established on 1 April 1936, as a province in British India, and consisted predominantly of Odia-speaking regions. April 1 is celebrated as Odisha Day.

What is the official language of Odisha?

Odia (formerly known as Oriya) is the official and most widely spoken language, spoken by 33.2 million according to the 2001 Census. The modern state of Odisha was established on 1 April 1936, as a province in British India, and consisted predominantly of Odia-speaking regions.

What is Odisha Day and why is it celebrated?

April 1 is celebrated as Odisha Day. Other cultural attractions include the Jagannatha Temple in Puri, known for its annual Rath Yatra or Chariot, tala Chitra (palm leaf engravings), the famous stone utensils of Nilgiri (Balasore) and various tribal-influenced cultures.

Who was the first great poet of Odisha?

The first great poet of Odisha is the famous Sarala Das who wrote the Mahabharata, not an exact translation from the Sanskrit original, but a full-blown independent work. Sarala Mahabharat has 152,000 verses compared to 100,000 in the Sanskrit version.