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Mayurbhanj had devastating forest fires this past week, a week ago close to 50kg of ivory was found, a few months ago local youth reported on sand/timber mafias in Simlipal. Apart from a few state media, NO national media is covering Asia’s 2nd largest biosphere burning
#simlipal
Photos from Simlipal, please keep sharing photos and videos from on ground. This has been going on for 10 days and we are losing animals as we speak!Many endangered and being primed for illegal patching which will be rampant over the next few days as animals look for safe ground
Ma and Baba, Jaisalmer and Mayurbhanj. Both my grandmothers are from Nepal (Shah and Rana family) and I have always appreciated my family being a melting pot of cultures:) Languages, cuisines, dressing, and of course embracing different ideas and finding unity in diversity.
Sad to discover that Odisha's iconic Rath Yatra isn't a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage nominee, unlike Durga Puja and Kumbh Mela! Given its massive community participation & cultural significance, it deserves global recognition.
My greatest regard and honour for Madam President
@rashtrapatibhvn
for being the first president to visit Simlipal Elephant and Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Her visit has shone a spotlight on the unique biosphere and its critical need to be protected. Thank you very much Ma’am 🙏🏾
Supporting crafts is like diving into a kaleidoscope of creativity! Artisans face tough challenges, but by shopping consciously, we can champion their incredible work. Check out
@Jaypore
for handmade treasures that make a difference. Let’s celebrate the world of crafts!
#handloom
Today everyone from Mayurbhanj will walk with their held higher,Thankyou for reminding us that no matter who you are and where you are from - you matter, your voice matters and you are important.Every girl from Mayurbhanj is living her dream through you Maam.Johar
#madampresident
Watching my father, perform the Chhera Panhara at the Baripada Rath Yatra is a moment of immense pride and deep reverence. This age-old ritual, where he humbly sweeps the path of the chariots, is a beautiful reminder of our rich heritage and the spirit of service
If you are a journalist/media/photographer/naturalist and would be interested to covering stories from Mayurbhanj. We will host you
@BelgadiaPalace
covering your stay and meals. Mayurbhanj needs national/global media attention now
#savesimlipal
A new camping lodge near the entry gate of Simlipal must check it out,they hire locally and the food served is also fresh and seasonal! The quaint Simlipal Eco Cottage run by a local Mayurbhanj family. You can also pitch your own tent-perfect for adventure lovers
@odisha_tourism
Photograph of Baba, HH of Mayurbhanj to HH Rajkumari Rashmi Rajya Laxmi in Mandir Palace, Jaisalmer 1984 November. Can you guess which family member is seated next to him ?
pictures from today, in the foothills of Simlipal near bangriposi. That is my mother, as we went to 2-3 villages Along with a local ngo Sangram speaking to communities to understand their challenges. There seems to be a trust deficit between local communities and forest dept.
How do we classify "big trees" Similipal is spread over 2,750 sq km. Fire has so far devoured eight out of 21 ranges. Are trees, insects, birds, reptiles not big enough? Can conversationalists weigh in? Isnt the fire in Udala/Karanjia south simlipal where all the animals are?
An absolute honour to be able to meet and speak with
@rashtrapatibhvn
Honourable Madam President of India, her passion and commitment to bring sustainable development to India is palatable and being a Mayurbhanjia this is so so inspiring and motivating for all of us.
#odiapride
Thankyou to the Honourable
@GovernorOdisha
for gracing us with his presence at
@BelgadiaPalace
and sharing his views on development and youth involvement for the upliftment of Odisha. A conversation for the ages !
Happy Birthday to my father Praveen Chandra Bhanj Deo, thank you for being a constant support and inspiration. Baba has always been an ardent supporter of sports and its impact on livelihoods especially for youth, conservation, and tourism. Grateful for your guidance in life !
The Mayurbhanj Alvis, at the luxury vintage concours held in Bhubaneshwar Odisha, restored by Nitin Dossa, making its way back to Odisha post 25 years !
#kalinga
#odisha
#vintage
#luxurycars
Request Odia youth to update your hometown and things to do on Google Maps and Tripadvisor. As we push for more global tourists to Odisha, it is important we have crowd sourced verified information on things to do, tourist attractions and local
Homestays and hotels.
Great to see Maharani Mayurbhanj come together with people from diverse walks of life to celebrate faith at Ayodhya. From the land of Shri Jagganath Mahaprabhu to Ram Jamnabhoomi
#RamMandirAyodhya
#mayurbhanj
Took the Vande Bharat from Kolkata (Howrah) to Odisha (Baleshwar) today’s most commend the great service, comfort and cleanliness of the trains, if this train went up to Baripada,MBJ, we would be no doubt having double if not triple the tourists we currently get to the district.
2 pictures 22 years apart, same girl chasing big dreams.
#HappyWomensDay2023
hope you can find it within yourself to be a an ally and a supporter for gender equality and help women achieve gender parity across sectors !
Cherry blossoms at the erstwhile Mayurbhanj Summer Palace in Shillong. This is where my father spent his summers and so did his father and grandfather before him. Proud that it still stands with a lot of Mayurbhanj memorabilia and continues to serve its community .
Urgently need photos/videos from
#Simlipal
. Just want to put out there that I have huge respect for our district, state/central teams who have given this topic attention. Did not realize asking questions could get me and my family trolled,hope something positive comes out of this
Please RT to support, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanj Deo's 150th birth anniversary is on 17th December,as they celebrate the makers of modern
#Odisha
I hope our state and civil society leaders especially of institutions he helped craft can honor his contribution to the state
Do not stop tweeting, tagging, commenting, making the
#simlipalfires
viral, we need national attention but more than that help on ground and a policy to ensure poaching, illegal mining and deforestation is stopped and conservationists certified tourism plan.
#mayurbhanj
#odisha
Eagerly awaiting for this years Ratha Yatra in Baripada, hope we can bring a GI tag for Gud Laddoo distributed in Baripada and a UNESCO Tag for the Rath Yatra in Baripada and its unique initiative of all women pulling Goddess Subhadra's Chariot.
Baba and I casting our vote in Baripada. To all the youth in Baripada, Mayurbhanj cast your vote and exercise your fundamental right, this is YOUR hometown and future. Take control of the narrative and empower yourself, you are the master of your own destiny 🙏🏽
#vote
#voting2022
If you or your family are unable to find a shelter Belgadia in Baripada DM me for information. We will open the gates for Belgadia tomorrow for anyone who is stranded outside including our furry friends for the duration of the storm.
#CycloneAmphan
#mayurbhanj
Mayurbhanj Cars still making heads turn globally, request
@odisha_tourism
to host a vintage car rally to allow heritage tourism which also showcases our beautiful roads and highways ! Roads fit for kings !
@ConcoursUK
#vintagecars
Heartwarming to see the cars so well restored*
As we look forward to welcoming guests
@BelgadiaPalace
, do take a moment to write a review if you have stayed with us, it makes a world of a difference for small boutique property owners to have honest feedback and property experiences documented,
The major tourist attraction of Khiching is the Temple Of Maa Kichakeswari. The temple was constructed during the year 920/925 and was built for the Goddess Chamunda. The Goddess Kichakeshwari is not only the ishtadevata of the Bhanj dynasty but also the State deity of Mayurbhanj
Sports and Odisha go hand in hand, and my sister and I truly believe in the power of girls being able to play sports. This week we spent 10 days, trekking 100kms to the 10 highest mountain in the world and reached Annapurna Base Camp. We wanted to show girls in our hometown no
Looking for Odia readers and speakers for a translation service to help Odia stories be told in our language across digital platforms :) (nominal paid opportunity)*
Excited to have
@OdishaFC
back in Odisha next year and till then wishing them all the best for a great safe season in Goa. Thankyou for the lovely shirt and goodies, cheering you on from the home turf 🤸🏽♀️💫
@sports_odisha
H. H. Maharani Sahib Raseshwari Rajya Laxmi of Jaisalmer and philanthropist at
@BelgadiaPalace
Mayurbhanj Odisha. A pleasure to have dignitaries from across India hosted in Mayurbhanj to witness our nature, heritage and culture.
#odisha
There are 21 ranges in Simlipal.8 are on fire and we are 10 days and counting. How many animals have burned to death? How many adivasis are displaced due to this? Why are wildlife experts/conservationists not being called to asses the damage and provide a way forward?
#Odisha
Take aways:
- who is responsible for India’s forests?
- how do we upgrade technology using AI to better our conservation practices
-can conversationalists form a wildlife group to work with local ngos to educate forest communities on preventing the next tragedy ?
Would you be interested in a Mayurbhanj coffee table book ? Chronicling the history, art, culture, cuisine and erstwhile royal families stories ? Personal and yet objective in its coverage of a little known 1500 years of a state and family ?
A great day with women and girls at Sikshasandhan speaking and interacting with women of the SHG making Sabai and girls of the football team! Skilling and sports for development a key intervention for Odisha in 2024!
@sikshasandhan
A great honour for the family to be able to meet and speak with Honourable Smt Draupadi Murmuji about Mayurbhanj and
@BelgadiaPalace
.
@rashtrapatibhvn
thankyou ma’am for your support and time. It keeps us inspired and motivated to work for our motherland 🇮🇳
Crowdsourcing wildlife conversation groups in India that can work on a campaign working with local forest communities to prevent the next forest fire. Comment below and tag and RT relevant orgs please.
Can you guess which palace this is ? Hint: Literally the regions name means 'pot of arts'. This name has been possibly derived from "Gudahandi Caves" containing pre-historic paintings in red and black colours.
Mayurbhanj Football Team first played against Mohan Bagan (which was primarily a British team) in the early 1900s and won! Photo taken in 1919 of the winners of the Maharajah Sri Ram Chandra Bhanj Deo Football Annual Tournament. Sports is a way of life in Mayurbhanj.
#kheloodisha
Paying our humble tribute to His Highness Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanjadeo (ମହାରାଜ ଶ୍ରୀ ରାମଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭଞ୍ଜଦେଓ; 17 December 1870 – 22 February 1912) the Maharaja of Mayurbhanj State of India. His overall contribution to the state of Odisha will never be forgotten 🙏🏽
#odisha
With a heavy heart we announce the demise of HH Maharajadhiraj Maharawal Brijraj Singh Maharawal of Jaisalmer (born 13th November 1968, succeeded to the gaddi on 13th March 1982). He will be remembered for his vision in bringing development to his home state of Jaisalmer 🙏🏽
For the last 27 years Tibetan refugees resettled in Bangalore have been visiting Baripada in Mayurbhanj Odisha for 3 months annually to sell winter wear. I asked where else do they travel and they said no where, this particular group only visits Mayurbhanj and speaks fluent odia
Students from Maharaja ShriRam Chandra Bhanjadeo University visited the fire spot yesterday and tried to extinguish fire themselves
#Simlipal
#SimlipalFires
#savesimlipal
HH Maharani Saheb Raseshwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi Saheb a Sisodiya Rana princess of Nepal married HH Maharawal Brij Raj Singh Ji . She is mother of two Maharaj Kumars. Maharani Saheb promotes girls' education and joined us in Mayurbhanj to view the artisan work of Mayurbhanj.
His Highness Maharaja Sri Praveen Chandra Bhanj Deo, the Maharaja of Mayurbhanj, at Mandir Palace, Jaisalmer, on the occasion of his wedding to Maharajkumari Shri Rashmi Kumari of Jaisalmer.
@TheGreatAshB
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@crsinghbhati
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Khiching black stone mortar and pestle, hand made with floral and lattice work, sublime ! Khiching artists really need all your support and help at this movement.
#blackstone
#mayurbhanjcraft
#khiching