Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- The annual Khandagiri Jatra, one of Odisha's most prominent traditional theatre festivals, will commence on Tuesday, drawing jatra enthusiasts from across the state. Several leading and popular opera parties are set to stage their performances at the historic venue. The festival will continue until February 7.

Around 15 jatra troupes are scheduled to perform during the event, offering a wide range of plays and bringing together renowned artistes and large audiences. On the inaugural night, popular troupes such as Singha Bahini, Konark, Dhauli, and Ashok Samrat will present their hit productions.

The opening day is expected to witness strong public interest, with a much-anticipated face-off between popular jatra p...