Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Odisha set a Guinness record with a massive, zero-waste Pakhala festival on March 20, 2026, celebrating the dish’s cultural and environmental value.

flag On March 20, 2026, Odisha celebrated Pakhala Dibasa with a large-scale festival featuring a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest serving of the fermented rice dish, using 800–850 kg of rice in a zero-wastage effort. flag The event, held in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, included cultural performances, food festivals, and discussions on sustainable eating, with participation from top state officials. flag Over 100 hotels and restaurants offered gourmet Pakhala thalis, and the global Odia diaspora joined in, highlighting the dish’s cultural, health, and environmental significance.

16 Articles