Inside Odisha's Largest & Oldest Trade Fair In Cuttack

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Bali Jatra 2023

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Grand Beginning

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What's In Store?

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Grand Performances

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Witness Rich Heritage

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Lots Of Food To Relish!

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Fun Experiences

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[{"selector":"#anim-89abad5f-39cb-4a52-9f83-3e97bc0fc795","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":20,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-33988bb8-12c8-4a4d-8633-c86602d33269 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] People of Odisha, have you visited this renowned trade fair in Cuttack? Image Courtesy: X (formerly Twitter)/ PRACHI (@unnamedmedicine)