Cuttack, Nov. 12 -- Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday said that the historic Balijatra festival carries a timeless message for humanity that the seas were never meant to divide, but to connect.

Speaking at the Valedictory Ceremony of the Historical Balijatra in Cuttack, he said the festival stands as a living symbol of goodwill, unity, and shared prosperity.

"When guided by goodwill, trade and travel can unite civilisations, bringing harmony where politics may fail," the Governor said, calling Balijatra a celebration of both prosperity and morality. He described the festival as a magnificent testament to Odisha's eternal spirit, weaving together the courage of Kalinga's ancient seafarers, the Sadhaba Puas, and the creat...