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'''Balangir Lok Mahotsav''' is generally held in every winter (Dec-Jan) in the [[Balangir town]].<br />
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==The festival==<br />
[[File:Balangir 1.jpg|thumb|Nisan music players are dancing in the festival]]<br />
[[File:Balangir 2.jpg|thumb|A dancer is dancing to the rhythm of dhol]]<br />
The festival is celebrated for 2–4 days.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bolangir lok utsav 2017 |url=https://www.newstrend.news/8922/bolangir-lok-utsav-2017/ |website=newstrend.news |publisher=Newstrend |accessdate=12 March 2020}}</ref> The organizers attempt to bring the cultural associations from every part of the district together as this festival aim to popularize the traditional culture, songs, dances and musics. Several tribal and non-tribal communities showcase their rich heritage in this festival.<br />
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In addition, various rural communities sell their products viz. handicraft, paddy-craft, hand loom, earthen designs and food items in the festival markets.<ref>[http://kddf.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/balangir-lok-mahotsav-rural-products-a-hit/ Balangir Lok Mahotsav: Rural products a hit]</ref> Such markets provide ample opportunities for the exchange of art and culture.<br />
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Time to time the organizers also felicitate young and famous talents from different places.<ref>[http://www.dailypioneer.com/221220/Balangir-Lok-Utsav-starts-sans-important-guests.html Balangir Lok Utsav starts sans important guests]</ref> Such festivals are also organized in different districts of [[Odisha]]. There was a demand to rename the festival as Kosal Tihar<ref>{{cite web |title=17th Balangir lok Utsav |url=https://www.newstrend.news/8922/bolangir-lok-utsav-2017/ |website=newstrend.news |publisher=Newstrend |accessdate=12 March 2020}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Pushpuni]]<br />
* [[Jiuntia]]<br />
* [[Dhanu Jatra]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Balangir]]<br />
[[Category:Festivals in Odisha]]</div>>Dawnseeker2000