https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/india/did-you-know-about-puris-eight-century-old-celebration-of-myth-and-martial-arts https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/j8gs7mms/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-10.10.10-AM.jpeg Dashabujha Durga Medho where young girls get dressed as Goddess Durga and perform on the streets https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/x6gtzgsf/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-10.10.07-AM.jpeg A child performer dressed as "Durga Medha" - Goddess Durga, dressed on "Tatti"- Shola Pith https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/ctephhms/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-10.10.07-AM-1.jpeg Men dress as evil Ravan, who during these 15 days of Sahi Jata, roams on the streets throughout the day and on the last day, he visits the Jagannath Temple to seek his blessings https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/bw0jp0cd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-10.10.07-AM-2.jpeg The performer portraying Ravana captivates spectators as he makes his way through the streets of Balisahi https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/0k9iwkc9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-10.10.08-AM.jpeg Where mythology comes alive on the streets https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/l14axomo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-10.10.09-AM.jpeg Ravana performing on the streets of Balishahi, entertaining the community people https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/bqa9p2ir/WhatsApp_Image_2026_07_05_at_10_10_08_AM__1_.jpeg The Ghoda Nacha horse is a sacred symbol of Goddess Mangala Devi. Throughout Sahi Jata, families place it outside their homes, where mothers offer daily prayers and worship https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/azj0tb07/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-10.10.09-AM-1.jpeg Children in the roles of Ram and Lakshman prepare to perform in the winding lanes of Puri's historic Sahis https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/y78qgoc1/WhatsApp_Image_2026_07_05_at_10_10_08_AM__2_.jpeg A child portraying Goddess Durga, adorned in an elaborate Durga Medha made of handcrafted Shola Pith https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/3x7b8tc4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-10.10.10-AM-1.jpeg Young performers embody Goddess Durga during the Dashabujha Durga Medho outlooktraveller en 2026-07-06T18:00:00.000+05:30 Did You Know About Puri's Eight-Century-Old Celebration Of Myth And Martial Arts? Sahi Jata, Puri festival, Jagannath Temple, Odisha culture, open air theatre, martial arts, Rama Navami, Ramayana reenactment, Durga Medha, Sola Pitha, Rama Ravana, living heritage, Puri travel, Eastern Ganga, Indian festivals https://www.outlooktraveller.com/ampstories/experiences/places-of-interest/8-spectacular-scuba-diving-destinations-every-ocean-lover-should-visit https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/hpshv21q/shutterstock_385209997.png Top ten scuba diving destinations around the world https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-04-09/8tm6e7mm/diverinRajaAmpatseascape.jpg Raja Ampat https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2023-11/8f1875d4-50c2-4f8b-a2b0-0ea3817a248a/shutterstock_2232087383.jpg Galápagos Islands https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2025-11-19/4cv5cz50/Red_Sea__One_of_the_World_s_Best_Diving_Spots__1_.jpg Red Sea https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2024-02/77db1b06-a6db-4c59-a8f4-3532bc1b174c/shutterstock_1384807634.jpg Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/6toiqjk3/bumphead_parrotfish_min.JPG Sipadan Island https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2025-09-05/0n3vhuh3/Coral_Outcrop_Flynn_Reef.jpg Great Barrier Reef https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/o7sqgvmf/sea_turtle.jpg Belize Barrier Reef https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/import/public/uploads/2018/02/Finkick-Netrani-scuba-diving-festival-42-of-74-EDIT.jpg Netrani Island https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-03/fjt9utrz/polina-kocheva-SNexD8Dbpis-unsplash.jpg Montserrat Monastery outlooktraveller en 2026-07-06T16:00:00.000+05:30 8 Spectacular Scuba Diving Destinations Every Ocean Lover Should Visit scuba diving, diving destinations, Raja Ampat, Galapagos diving, Red Sea diving, Great Barrier Reef, Belize Barrier Reef, Tubbataha Reefs, Sipadan Island, Netrani Island, ocean lovers, coral reefs, marine life, underwater photography, shark diving https://www.outlooktraveller.com/stay/tree-of-life-aerovillage-panheli-a-monsoon-retreat-of-waterfalls-riverside-breakfasts-and-sahyadri-views https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/16sv9ejv/1300-X-465-1.jpg Aerial view of Tree of Life AeroVillage Panheli https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/glfn2o15/DJI0022.JPG Riverside breakfasts and afternoon high teas are set beside the water https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/qn7d08lz/DSC08228.JPG Guests can enjoy the warmth of a jacuzzi pool at Tree of Life AeroVillage Panheli https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/fyjb3ao3/DSC06072.JPG A guest at Tree of Life AeroVillage Panheli outlooktraveller en 2026-07-06T15:00:00.000+05:30 Tree of Life AeroVillage Panheli: A Monsoon Retreat Of Waterfalls, Riverside Breakfasts And Sahyadri Views Tree of Life AeroVillage Panheli, AeroVillage Panheli, monsoon getaway in Maharashtra, Raigad resorts, luxury resorts in Raigad https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/bihars-munger-banyan-is-now-the-worlds-oldest-scientifically-dated-tree-of-its-kind https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/import/outlooktraveller/public/uploads/articles/travelnews/shutterstock_1161034231.jpg An old Banyan tree (representational image) https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-06/m5ivof1a/image001XUQB.jpg Heritage Banyan tree at ITC campus, Munger, Bihar, India. (a) Central composite trunk; the yellow mark denotes the sampled secondary trunk and branch. (b) Secondary trunk sampled as TB- MUN-01. (c) Oldest apparent branch sampled as TB-MUN-02. outlooktraveller en 2026-07-06T13:00:20.643+05:30 Bihar's Munger Banyan Is Now the World's Oldest Scientifically Dated Tree of Its Kind world's oldest banyan tree, Munger banyan tree, Bihar banyan tree, world's oldest scientifically dated banyan, oldest tree in India, Munger ITC campus banyan, radiocarbon dating of trees, scientific dating of banyan trees https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/planning-a-thailand-trip-indian-embassy-issues-fresh-travel-advisory-for-visitors https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/import/outlooktraveller/public/uploads/articles/travelnews/2018/06/Thailand.jpg Thailand's updated travel rules make preparation more important than ever https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/import/outlooktraveller/public/uploads/articles/travelnews/Indian-visa-get-my-visa-shu.jpg Indian travellers heading to Thailand should note updated visa rules, mandatory TDAC registration, and document requirements before flying outlooktraveller en 2026-07-06T12:04:46.439+05:30 Planning A Thailand Trip? 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https://www.outlooktraveller.com/responsible-tourism/how-one-man-from-kannur-is-putting-northern-kerala-on-the-cultural-map https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-02/resnlibu/IMG3681.jpeg Muhammad Shihdad on his guided heritage tour at St Angelo Fort, Kannur, Kerala https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2023-11/1fefcfd4-d867-4ed8-81c8-2b1cb0c0e379/theyyam1.jpg A theyyam artist performs at Kadannappalli Muchilot Bhagavati temple in Kannur https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-02/oqpwcejp/IMG8415.jpg Shihdad with his team https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-02/fvj1pvni/IMG7148.jpg Glimpses from a tour by City Heritage https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-02/q7dolchw/shutterstock2104334603.jpg An aerial view of Bekal Fort, Kerala https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-07-02/qusr4v4s/food-trail-2.jpg Iftar hosted at the home of a local family 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