13th Maa Mangala Mahotsav Inaugurated
Audience Mesmerized by Prince Dance Group’s Performance
Kakatpur, 24/03 – The first evening of the 13th Maa Mangala Mahotsav in Kakatpur was officially inaugurated by Odisha’s Tourism Minister Ashwini Patra, Jagatsinghpur MP Rajashree Mallick, former MLA Akash Das Nayak, and Mangala Mahotsav Committee Chairman and Sports Minister Tushar Kanti Behera.
In the afternoon, rituals and offerings were performed at Maa Mangala Temple, followed by a grand procession with traditional bells and musical instruments that proceeded from the temple to the venue behind the Government High School, where the cultural programs began.
After the formal inauguration by the guests, the evening came alive with cultural performances. Thousands of spectators enjoyed the entertainment presented by Odisha’s renowned Prince Dance Group along with Ollywood playback singer Asima Panda and her troupe. Their energetic and captivating performances delighted the audience and elevated the festive spirit.
From the organizing committee, Secretary Swadhin Kumar Nayak, Executive Chairman Swapneswar Sahu, and all other committee members were actively present and contributed to managing the event smoothly.
To maintain law and order, a platoon of police force was deployed by the local police administration, ensuring a safe and secure environment for the large crowd attending the Mahotsav.