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DCM Pravati Parida Inaugurates Khandagiri‑Udayagiri Light‑Sound Show in Bhubaneswar
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 04:16 AM
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District Collector Pravati Parida officially opened the new light‑sound show at the historic Khandagiri‑Udayagiri caves near Bhubaneswar, aiming to promote Odisha’s ancient heritage.
District Collector Pravati Parida inaugurated a state‑of‑the‑art light and sound show at the Khandagiri‑Udayagiri rock‑cut cave complex near Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The ceremony was attended by senior officials, tourism representatives and local residents, marking the launch of a cultural attraction designed to highlight the region’s ancient past.
Khandagiri‑Udayagiri, dating back to the 2nd century BCE, comprises a series of Jain and Buddhist caves that once housed monks and served as royal retreats. The newly introduced program uses synchronized audio‑visual effects, narration and music to dramatise the site’s history, legends and architectural significance.
The Odisha tourism department expects the nightly show to draw both domestic and international visitors, thereby generating additional revenue for local businesses and reinforcing the state’s heritage‑tourism strategy. Officials indicated that the initiative is part of a broader effort to modernise the presentation of Odisha’s cultural landmarks.
If successful, the attraction could become a flagship evening experience for tourists exploring the capital’s surrounding historical sites, complementing existing tours of the caves and nearby monuments.
Khandagiri‑Udayagiri, dating back to the 2nd century BCE, comprises a series of Jain and Buddhist caves that once housed monks and served as royal retreats. The newly introduced program uses synchronized audio‑visual effects, narration and music to dramatise the site’s history, legends and architectural significance.
The Odisha tourism department expects the nightly show to draw both domestic and international visitors, thereby generating additional revenue for local businesses and reinforcing the state’s heritage‑tourism strategy. Officials indicated that the initiative is part of a broader effort to modernise the presentation of Odisha’s cultural landmarks.
If successful, the attraction could become a flagship evening experience for tourists exploring the capital’s surrounding historical sites, complementing existing tours of the caves and nearby monuments.