Times Passion Trails presents
Odisha Culture and Heritage Trail
The culture, arts and crafts of the state of Odisha has evolved with time. The diversity of the cultural and social background of the people of Odisha made it a place of rich cultural heritage with its historical monuments, archaeological sites, traditional artforms, sculpture, dance and music. Since the beginning of time, Odisha has attracted a large number of people from all across the world.
Our upcoming trail, in association with Odisha Tourism, is a journey to explore the culture, history and legacy of the state. With an aim to capture some untold narratives, we bring to you, the Odisha Culture and Heritage Trail.
Trail Itinerary
Here are the list of experiences you'll get to live on the trail
Know Your Experience Architect
Dr. Navina Jafa, called the 'Gatekeeper of the Spectacular' by Financial Times is India's leading academic, presenter and writer on heritage interpretation & curating heritage walks, tours, talks, and experiences for the last two decades. Awarded the prestigious American Fulbright Scholarship she worked at the Smithsonian Museum, Washington DC and has taught in some leading universities.
Through her illustrious work on Indian heritage, she has had the opportunity to share with world leaders, Nobel laureates, corporate, students and academics from leading world universities the understanding of Indian and South Asian civilisation.
She is the director of the consultancy group Indian Cultural Heritage Research and Vice President of Centre for New Perspectives, a think tank which works on traditional skills of India and Asia through research and livelihood program. Dr. Jafa is also an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and dance scholar.
