BMC directs Khandagiri Jatra organizers to completely ban obscene dances

Bhubaneswar(03/02/2025): The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed organizers of the Khadagiri Jatra in Bhubaneswar to completely ban obscene dances during the festival.

The BMC has issued a warning to all Jatra organizers to adhere to moral standards and ensure that the festival is conducted within the bounds of decency. Key directives issued by the BMC include ensuring that the festival is conducted in a decent and orderly manner and implementing proper lighting and drinking water facilities. The BMC has emphasized the need for organizers to adhere to these guidelines to ensure that the festival is conducted smoothly and without any untoward incidents.