‘Patho Utsav’ to make a come back in Bhubaneswar from January 4

Bhubaneswar(By Abhishek Mohanty): Bringing cheer to city residents ahead of the New Year, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday announced the resumption of the popular street festival ‘Patho Utsav’ from January 4, 2026.

According to BMC officials, the festival will be organised at different locations on scheduled dates - January 4 at Janpath, January 18 at Jagamara, and February 1 in the Infocity area.
Held during winter mornings, Patho Utsav aims to promote community participation and healthy recreation. The event will feature a variety of cultural and recreational activities, including music and dance performances, fashion shows, Zumba sessions, a dedicated kids’ zone, and face painting.
In addition, traditional games, art and craft stalls, rangoli, skating, mehendi, yoga, and karate demonstrations will be part of the programme.

A special segment titled ‘Bhubaneswar’s Got Talent’ will also be showcased, BMC Mayor Sulochana Das said.
The Mayor added that schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in the city have been informed about the revival of Patho Utsav to ensure wide participation.