Balijatra: A Cultural Emotion that Unites Odia Hearts, According to Governor Hari Babu

Balijatra is an emotion that connects the hearts of every Odia with timeless skill, exploration, culture, and human enterprise, as mentioned by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati during his attendance as the chief guest at the concluding day of Kalinga Balijatra festival. He praised the ‘Sadhabas’ for their courage in traveling sea routes not only for trade but also to foster goodwill with other countries. Governor Hari Babu highlighted that the festival represents Odisha’s age-old traditional, cultural, and economic connections with Indonesia, Bali, Sumatra, and Java, serving as a reminder of the state’s maritime glory, rich culture, and the bravery of Odia traders.