Gapu Photography

23/08/2026

Khudurukuni Osha (Odia: ଖୁଦୁରୁକୁଣି ଓଷା) is an Odia festival, also known as Bhalukuni Osha (Odia: ଭାଲୁକୁଣୀ ଓଷା) celebrated by unmarried girls. This festival is celebrated on every Sunday in the month of Bhadrav (Odia: ଭାଦ୍ରବ) which is in between August and September as per the Gorgerin calender. On this festival, the girls worship Maa Mangala (Odia: ମା' ମଙ୍ଗଳା) to protect their brothers.

This festival started with a legend from Tapoi (Odia: ତଅପୋଇ), one sister of 7 Sadhabas (Sadhabas were ancient mariners from the Kalinga empire). Her brothers didn't return for 10 years, so she worshiped Maa Mangala to protect her brothers and they returned back. After that this festival started.

Khudurukuni osha is starting from today according to the Biraja Panjika, that is in Bhadrak, Baleswar and some parts of Jajpur. Others will start celebrating after the Purnima, that is from the next Sunday.

19/08/2026

📸 World Photography Day — through my new lens.

Every frame has a story.
Every face carries a journey.
Every field holds countless moments waiting to be seen.

This World Photography Day, celebrating the beauty of everyday rural life—the people, their work, their smiles, and the landscapes that make even ordinary moments extraordinary. 🌾📷

Here’s to seeing the familiar from a new perspective, through my new lens. ❤️

17/08/2026

16/08/2026

Some places don’t need grand entrances to feel magical. 🌿✨

Hidden among the greenery of Jajpur, Amarabati Pitha quietly preserves a beautiful blend of faith, folk art, ancient architecture, and Odisha’s timeless traditions.

From the ornate temple walls and colourful deities to the peaceful pathways leading into the shrine, every corner tells a story. 🙏🏽

A glimpse into a lesser-known heritage of Odisha.

📍 Amarabati Pitha, Jajpur, Odisha
📸 Ganeshwar Nayak

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15/08/2026

The original one, with some color correction by ChatGPT.



Recreated by ChatGPT with that same image image.

Another version by ChatGPT.

10/08/2026

ଭଦ୍ରକରେ ଛୁଆ କାଉଡ଼ିଆ ଭକ୍ତମାନେ

27/07/2026

ଶ୍ରାବଣ ମାସର ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ସୋମବାରର ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା 🙏

10/07/2026

This was clicked back in 2024 when I was in Mumbai. ChatGPT had added some colors to make it beautiful.

17/06/2026