Art and Culture

Sacred Waters, Shared Faith: Panchu Dola Melana Lights Up Odishas Chilika Lake

In Odisha’s Parikuda village, devotees wade through the waters of Chilika Lake carrying idols of gods and goddesses during the centuries-old Panchu Dola Melana, a vibrant celebration of faith, community and Radha-Krishna devotion. IBNS-TWF photojournalist Rupak De Chaudhuri captures the moments

by Trans World Features March 16, 2026