Tikabali- 31/3/2026/ (Fast News Odisha) The festival of Tikabali festival was held in a very unique way at the high school ground of Tikabali by the Traditional Folk Art Association and Block Art Sankranti Association. “Ma Mandangi, Salarbadi, Saberi Penu, Rajen Badi, Tagasuga horn dance and Khanjani dance were performed by the students of College, High School, ST John English Medium today evening. While the first day program was completed smoothly, the chief organizer of the festival Bulu Digal created a chaotic atmosphere for some time due to agenda error. Chairman Retreat Committee Mr. Dilip Kanhar as Guest of Honor Mr. Vishnu Govind Group Development Officer Tikabali Group Development Officer Mr. Khajuripada Mr. Dattatraya Bhagarpati Tikabali Tehsildar Mr. Harishchandra Pradhan Additional Group Development Officer Mr. Sunil Malik Tikabali College President Dinabandhu Mohanty Sarpanch Ms. Runita Kanhar of Kekujj Burbinayu Sarpanch Smt. Salima Pradhan, District Art Culture Association Vice President Bijendra Pradhan, Artists Maha Sangha, Kandhamal, Tikabali President Mr. Krishna Chandra Dagyal (Bulu) and many artists and intellectuals of the region, Tikabali festival has been beautifully and uniquely nurtured for the first time. Many artistes graced the stage with beautiful traditional folk art and dances to the beat of music. Such folk art culture, and the festival of brotherhood has awakened enthusiasm in the minds of the audience to nurture the Tikabali festival every year with lots of good wishes.