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Odisha Governor urges youth to revive maritime spirit

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Cuttack:12/11/25: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday described the Bali Yatra festival as the ‘Mirror of Odisha’s Soul’, calling on the youths of the state to awaken the spirit of the ‘Sadhaba Puas’, the ancient maritime traders, by exploring new horizons in technology, innovation, and sustainable enterprise.

Speaking at the Valedictory Ceremony of the Historical Bali Yatra in Cuttack, Kambhampati stated that the historic Balijatra festival carries a timeless message for humanity — that the seas were never meant to divide, but to connect.

“When guided by goodwill, trade and travel can unite civilisations, bringing harmony where politics may fail,” the Governor said, calling Balijatra a celebration of both prosperity and morality.

He described the festival as a magnificent testament to Odisha’s eternal spirit, weaving together the courage of Kalinga’s ancient seafarers—the Sadhaba Puas—and the creativity of modern Odisha into one unbroken thread of glory.

Recalling the maritime heritage of Kalinga, Kambhampati said the brave seafarers once sailed from the banks of the Mahanadi to distant lands such as Sri Lanka, Java, Sumatra, Bali, and Cambodia, carrying not only goods but also the light of art, language, and faith. Their voyages, he said, proved that the sea is a bridge linking hearts and civilisations.

Calling Bali Yatra a “mirror of the Odia soul,” the Governor said, “true wealth lies in the resilience and artistry of the people.”

He urged the youth to awaken the spirit of the Sadhaba Puas by exploring new horizons in technology, innovation, and sustainable enterprise.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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