{"id":47748,"date":"2025-02-24T18:46:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T18:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/?p=47748"},"modified":"2025-02-24T18:46:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T18:46:01","slug":"mudhi-mansa-macha-ambila-take-center-stage-at-subhadra-shakti-mela-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2025\/02\/24\/mudhi-mansa-macha-ambila-take-center-stage-at-subhadra-shakti-mela-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Mudhi Mansa &#038; Macha Ambila Take Center Stage at Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bhubaneswar,24\/02\/2025 ( Odisha Samachar \/ Rajat Mohapatra )- Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 continues to captivate visitors at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, with an incredible display of Odisha\u2019s rich heritage, craftsmanship, and women-led entrepreneurship.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47750 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-2.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47749 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-1.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Featuring over 300 stalls, the mela is a grand platform for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups (PGs) to showcase their diverse range of products, including handlooms, handicrafts, organic produce, home essentials, processed food &amp; spices, and wellness products. Among the many attractions, the food court has emerged as a major crowd-puller, offering an authentic taste of Odisha\u2019s traditional cuisine prepared by SHGs from across the state.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47752 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-3.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47751 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-4-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-4.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Day 3 saw some exceptional highlights from the food court, with SHGs offering beloved Odia delicacies. The Mayurbhanj Mudi Mansa, prepared by Mayur Mudhi Producer Group, continued to be a visitor favorite, generating an impressive \u20b938,200 in sales by the end of Day 2. Another highlight was the Macha Ambila, prepared by Diganta Pariba WSHG, which has already served over 700 visitors by the end of Day 2, further proving the popularity of traditional SHG-led food enterprises.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47754 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-6-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-6-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-6.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47753 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-5-300x166.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-5-300x166.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-5.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adding to the excitement of the day was the visit of renowned actress Anu Choudhury, who interacted with SHG members and praised the diverse products showcased at the mela. She expressed admiration for the craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit of Odisha\u2019s women, encouraging more people to support locally-made SHG products. During her visit, she purchased a beautifully handweaved stole from Utkal Grameen Producer Group, Kendrapara, and exquisite tribal jewelry from Maa Banadurga SHG, Nabarangpur, further endorsing the talent and dedication of SHG entrepreneurs.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47756 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-8-256x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-8-256x300.jpeg 256w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-8.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47755 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-7-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-7-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-7.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The evening cultural performances added a mesmerizing touch to the event. \u2018Nrityanjali Traditional Kathak Institute\u2019 enthralled the audience with a captivating Kathak dance performance, showcasing the elegance and tradition of classical Indian dance. This was followed by a spectacular melody night by singer Prabhupada Mohanty and his team, who kept the audience engaged with soulful music and high-energy performances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47757 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-9-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-9-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-9.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As the Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 enters its next phase, excitement continues to build, with many more attractions, cultural events, and business opportunities lined up. The 9-day grand celebration of women\u2019s empowerment and entrepreneurship will continue until 2nd March 2025, offering visitors a chance to experience the best of SHG products, delectable cuisine, and vibrant cultural performances.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47758 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-10-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-10-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-10.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The mela witnessed an overwhelming response on Day 3, with a footfall of over 17 000\u00a0 visitors and a total sales turnover of \u20b947 lakh recorded by the end of the day. With each passing day, the enthusiasm among visitors and SHG members continues to grow, reinforcing the success of this unique initiative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bhubaneswar,24\/02\/2025 ( Odisha Samachar \/ Rajat Mohapatra )- Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 continues to captivate visitors at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, with an incredible display of Odisha\u2019s rich heritage, craftsmanship, and women-led entrepreneurship. Featuring over 300 stalls, the mela is a grand platform for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups (PGs) to showcase their diverse range &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[42,40],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47748"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47748"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47748\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47759,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47748\/revisions\/47759"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}