{"id":47826,"date":"2025-02-26T17:28:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T17:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/?p=47826"},"modified":"2025-02-26T17:28:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T17:28:04","slug":"subhadra-shakti-mela-2025-grand-celebrations-on-the-eve-of-maha-shivaratri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2025\/02\/26\/subhadra-shakti-mela-2025-grand-celebrations-on-the-eve-of-maha-shivaratri\/","title":{"rendered":"Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 \u2013 Grand Celebrations on the Eve of Maha Shivaratri"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bhubaneswar.26\/02\/2025 ( Odisha Samachar \/ Rajat Mohapatra )- Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 at Janata Maidan continues to attract an overwhelming response from visitors, with thousands visiting the stalls to explore a diverse range of handcrafted SHG products. The food court remains a major crowd-puller, with millet-based delicacies, organic produce, and traditional Odia cuisines in high demand.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-47828 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-2-310x205.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-2.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-47827 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-1-310x205.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-1.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0As the mela coincided with Maha Shivaratri, cultural celebrations\u00a0 reached new heights. The audience were mesmerized by a spectacular performance from renowned artist Barnali Hota, whose soulful renditions captivated the crowd. Adding to the grandeur, the Guru Gangadhar Gotipua Gurukul presented a spellbound Gotipua dance performance, a cherished Odia tradition that enthralled visitors.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-47830 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-5-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-5-310x205.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-5.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-47829 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-3-252x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-3-252x300.jpeg 252w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-3.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0Day 5 of the mela was marked by a special visit from Shri Bisweswar Tudu, former Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs and Jal Shakti, who interacted with SHG members and commended their entrepreneurial spirit. His visit underscored the government\u2019s commitment to strengthening tribal artisans and women-led enterprises in Odisha.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-47831 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-4-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-4-310x205.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-4.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0With the festival fervor adding to the excitement, footfall at the mela surged to an impressive visitors by the end of Day 5, contributing to a cumulative sales turnover of \u20b9 1.64 crore.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-47832 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-6-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-6-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-6-310x205.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-6.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/> The overwhelming participation from buyers and business enthusiasts is creating significant opportunities for Mission Shakti SHGs, further amplifying their reach in the market.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-47833 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-7-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-7-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-7-310x205.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-7.jpeg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0With four more days to go, Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 promises even greater attractions, cultural showcases, and business opportunities for SHG members.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-47836 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-10-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-10-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-10-310x205.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-10.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47835 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-9-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-9-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-9.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47834 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-8-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-8-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SSM-8.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bhubaneswar.26\/02\/2025 ( Odisha Samachar \/ Rajat Mohapatra )- Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 at Janata Maidan continues to attract an overwhelming response from visitors, with thousands visiting the stalls to explore a diverse range of handcrafted SHG products. The food court remains a major crowd-puller, with millet-based delicacies, organic produce, and traditional Odia cuisines in high &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47827,"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\/47826"}],"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=47826"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47826\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47838,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47826\/revisions\/47838"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47826"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}