ORISSA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION,Bangalore

B-2, Daffodils, 31 Church Street, Bangalore-1. Ph: 5582625

OCA Celebrates 'UTKAL DIBAS' [Orissa Day] on 1st April 2000

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Introduction

The Orissa Cultural Association (OCA) , Bangalore is a platfor the people of Orissan link to come together and devlop closer social and cultural interaction. The Association aims to keep alive the rich heritage of Orissan culture in the field of art, music, dance, literature, theatre and cinema among Oriya's ( also the non-Oriya's based in Orissa) residing in Bangalore and it accessible to others in the city. The association aslo hopes to emerge as aforum for cultural exchange between Karnataka and Orissa. It has been expanding its activities over the years, involving itself with the welfare of its members in various speheres.

OCA , Bangalore was born in the seventies through the enthusiastics efforts of a handful of early founders. As more members joined spontaneously, the Association and its activities grew. Is was registered with Registrar of societies , Karnataka in 1988.

The main funtions organised by the OCA currentl are UTKAL DIBAS on April 1st, FOUNDATION DAY in the month of September and in November . Conventionally a reputed from Orissa consisting of Dancers deputed by the Government of Orissa, performs on UTKAL DIBAS. The highlight of the FOUNDATION DAY is series of competitions held for the children and audlts alike in the field of sports, rangoli, quiz and singing . This is followed by a sumptuous feast featuring traditional Oriya delicacies. KUMAROTSAV is a variety show that presents the in-house talent of OCA and consists of skits, songs,dances, and monoacts. Apart from these , many other events such as felicitation to eminent personalities and speeches by literary stalwarts are held from time to time.

The Annual journal of the Association KALINGAPATRA, features article, stories and poems by members in both Oriya and English . A directory containing the addresses and other details of members usually forms a part of KALINGAPATRA . A quarterly news letter SANJOG is also published to facilitate exchange of news, views and other tidbits among members on a containing basis.

OCA's 'Gopinath Library' is being started with the initial donations from The Gopinath Memorial Trust. The library is having Oriya Books is working at present from Shri Utkal Mohanty's residence at A-22, 5th floor, 13th cross, Jayanti Apartment, Malleswaram, Bangalore-3. Members may lend the library by prior intimation to Mr. Utkal Mohanty on phone: 5091653 (Off:) , 3346057 (res:).

'Gopinath Library: 'List of Books'

The future plans of the Association include aquiring a plot of land and construction of our building. The building can house facilities such as a stage for holding various funtions, a room for meeting, a library, guest rooms, canteen and places of worship.

the affairs of the Association is conduted by an Executive Committee of minimum 10 office-beares elected by the Annual General Body meeting. The committee consists of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice president, Joint Secretary , 5 other Members and a Student member . More members can be co-opted by the committee at its discretion.

For more details of Membership of OCA.

A 'Jagannatha Temple Trust' has been formed and managed by some dynamic youngsters to build a Jaggannath Temple in Bangalore. The required land for this purpose has already been acquired. For more details...

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Facts of ORISSA

Orissa is situated in the south eastern part of India . The Bay of Bengal washes its toes in the east. states like West Bengal, Bihar, Mandhya Pradesh and Andhra are proud of getting such a state with rich in cultural heritage and beauties as their neighbur. The chief Lord of the state is Sri Sri Jagannath Jeu, Puri. The culture of orissa is also called in the name of its lord as Jagannath Sanskruti (Culture of Jagannath).

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Managing Committee

The Managing Committee of OCA, Bangalore consists of the following people.

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Membership:

Membership opens for all including Orissa based non-Oriyans . Presently, Membership fees as decided in General body meeting ) in Various categoris are as follows.

# Family Member : Rs 300/- , # Single Member : Rs 200/- , # Student member : Rs 100/-

LIFE MEMBER : Rs 3,000/-

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