Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- The second wave of Covid-19 has dampened the spirit of Raja festival in Odisha. With the three-day festival starting on Monday, people have no scope to enjoy the festival outdoors as mostly they will be confined inside their houses due to Covid-19 induced lockdown.

However, to help the denizens of Bhubaneswar relish delicious 'Odia pithas' on the occasion of the famous festival, the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has launched 'Pitha on Wheels' on Sunday.

"Every year during Raja festival, OTDC makes special arrangements with all varieties of 'pithas' and swings. However, this year it will be a bit different. OTDC has made all the arrangements for the people to celebrate Raja amid Covid-19 guidelines...