Dhanu Jatra
OFC Communications Team
January 09 2023
Dhanu Jatra ~ The 11-day-long open-air theater
The 11-day-long Bargarh Dhanu Jatra is the largest open-air theater in the world, Bargarh is one of the small towns which is located in Western Odisha. The theme of drama has been borrowed from the mythology of ‘Krishna Leela’ & ‘Mathura Vijay’.
Historically the place Bargarh was originally called ‘Baghar Kota’ under the Chauhan rulers of Sambalpur. In 1992 the place was part of the Sambalpur district but later it was announced their won district as it called Bargarh district. The town is quite rich in flora & fauna.
Odia is the official language there but most of the people speak ‘Sambalpuri’ is one of the variants of the Odia language which is mostly seen in speaking Western Odisha people.
The town is a commercial hub for textiles, especially famous for the Sambalpuri Sarees.
Bargarh Dhanu Jatra - is believed the largest open-air theater in the world. Started during 1947- 48 at the time of Independence. The town has been transformed into a very big stage for 11 days, narrating the tale of the story of Krishna and his slaying of Kansa through drama, dance, and song.
The uniqueness of the Jatra is that town of Bargarh and the neighboring village of Ambupali, are decorated as the storytelling for Krishna and Kansa. ‘Balya Leela’ of Lord Krishna takes place at Ambapali on the other side of the Jeera River in the town that turns into ‘Gopapura’. During the Jatra, the rule of Kansa and Leela of Lord Krishna is enacted at several places in Mathura and Gopapura in Bargarh.
Approximately thousands of residents are taking part in this entire drama. Along with maintaining the culture the festival also provides opportunities to local artists, creates women empowerment, and provides a platform for those from outside the region to showcase their talent.
#OdishaFC
Dhanu Jatra
OFC Communications Team
January 09 2023
Dhanu Jatra ~ The 11-day-long open-air theater
The 11-day-long Bargarh Dhanu Jatra is the largest open-air theater in the world, Bargarh is one of the small towns which is located in Western Odisha. The theme of drama has been borrowed from the mythology of ‘Krishna Leela’ & ‘Mathura Vijay’.
Historically the place Bargarh was originally called ‘Baghar Kota’ under the Chauhan rulers of Sambalpur. In 1992 the place was part of the Sambalpur district but later it was announced their won district as it called Bargarh district. The town is quite rich in flora & fauna.
Odia is the official language there but most of the people speak ‘Sambalpuri’ is one of the variants of the Odia language which is mostly seen in speaking Western Odisha people.
The town is a commercial hub for textiles, especially famous for the Sambalpuri Sarees.
Bargarh Dhanu Jatra - is believed the largest open-air theater in the world. Started during 1947- 48 at the time of Independence. The town has been transformed into a very big stage for 11 days, narrating the tale of the story of Krishna and his slaying of Kansa through drama, dance, and song.
The uniqueness of the Jatra is that town of Bargarh and the neighboring village of Ambupali, are decorated as the storytelling for Krishna and Kansa. ‘Balya Leela’ of Lord Krishna takes place at Ambapali on the other side of the Jeera River in the town that turns into ‘Gopapura’. During the Jatra, the rule of Kansa and Leela of Lord Krishna is enacted at several places in Mathura and Gopapura in Bargarh.
Approximately thousands of residents are taking part in this entire drama. Along with maintaining the culture the festival also provides opportunities to local artists, creates women empowerment, and provides a platform for those from outside the region to showcase their talent.
#OdishaFC
