28th Kalahandi Utsav Ghumura 2026

The 28th Kalahandi Utsav (Ghumura) is scheduled to be held in January 2026 in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. The festival is an annual cultural extravaganza organized by the District Council of Culture to showcase the rich art, music, drama, and handicrafts. The festival serves as a major platform for local and global visibility of Odisha's heritage.

• Cultural Performances: The festival is synonymous with Ghumura, a traditional folk dance of Kalahandi, alongside other tribal and folk art forms.
• Pallishree Mela: A large-scale exhibition and trade fair (Pallishree Mela) is organized concurrently, featuring stalls for handlooms, handicrafts, and local products.
• Literary Events: The "Kalahandi Dialogue" or literary sessions are often part of the schedule, attracting poets and writers from across the state.