Bhubaneswar, Oct. 24 -- Cuttack: "Bara Masa Re Tera Paraba" (13 festivals in 12 months). So goes the Odia proverb on the series of festivals celebrated in the culture-rich state. And no place fits into the description better than Cuttack, the ancient capital city of the State with a rich history spanning for over 1,000 years.

There is a god or goddess for every occasion and every section of the society celebrates the festivals with gaiety and religious harmony in the city. People from all walks of life come together and celebrate the festivals in a grand way, justifying the sobriquet 'City of Brotherhood' which Cuttack earned over the years.

However, 2020 is going to be very different for 'Katakias' and, all thanks to the pandemic. Even...