Governor inaugurates Gopalpur Beach Festival, calls Gopalpur a blend of tradition and progress

Odisha: Gopalpur Beach Festival 2026 Underway Till January 30

Gopalpur: The much-awaited Gopalpur Beach Festival 2026 commenced on Tuesday with grand inaugural ceremony filled with cultural vibrancy, reaffirming Odisha’s rich maritime heritage. Inaugurating the evening programme as Chief Guest, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati highlighted that Gopalpur is not merely a beach destination but a place where history merges with the present. He recalled the legacy of the brave Sadhabas of ancient Kalinga, who cros…

Governor inaugurates Gopalpur Beach Festival, calls Gopalpur a blend of tradition and progress

Berhampur/Gopalpur: Gopalpur is not merely an attractive beach destination; it is a place where history merges with the present and tradition moves forward hand in hand with progress. Our coastline is not just a physical boundary, but a symbol of livelihood and aspirations. The brave Sadhabas of ancient Kalinga crossed vast seas and played a significant role in promoting trade as well as spreading our culture and values. Odisha has always been d…