Celebrating
Odisha in the Heart of Singapore

A non-political, non-profit community founded in 1998 to bring together Odia expatriates and preserve the rich heritage, culture, and traditions of Odisha.

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Odia Society Of Singapore

The Odia Society of Singapore has been the home away from
home for Odias in Singapore since 1998.

The Odia Society of Singapore is a non-political, non-profit, and voluntary community formed in Singapore. Founded in 1998, in Singapore by a small group of Odia expatriates to create Odia belongingness among Odia people living in Singapore. The key focus of Odia community in Singapore is to promote and enhance the purposefulness, educational, intellectual, social, and cultural level of the members, and the Odia community in all aspects of life.

1998
Founded
20+
Years of Service
100+
Active Members
2
Major Events Yearly

What We Stand For

Odia Society of Singapore strives to be a resource center for Odias in Singapore and abroad, promoting intellectual and educational material for the enhancement of Odia heritage and culture.

Non-Political & Secular

Odia Society of Singapore strives to be a resource center for Odias in Singapore and abroad and to promote intellectual and educational material for the enhancement of knowledge and traditions of the Odia heritage and culture in Singapore and provides an opportunity for Odia expatriates living in Singapore for social gathering to retain its "Odisha Connection".

Education & Intellectual Growth

Odia Society of Singapore strives to be a resource center for Odias in Singapore and abroad and to promote intellectual and educational material for the enhancement of knowledge and traditions of the Odia heritage and culture in Singapore and provides an opportunity for Odia expatriates living in Singapore for social gathering to retain its "Odisha Connection".

Cultural & Social Connection

Odia Society of Singapore strives to be a resource center for Odias in Singapore and abroad and to promote intellectual and educational material for the enhancement of knowledge and traditions of the Odia heritage and culture in Singapore and provides an opportunity for Odia expatriates living in Singapore for social gathering to retain its "Odisha Connection".

Festivals We Celebrate in Singapore

Throughout the year, our community gathers to keep Odia traditions alive in the Lion City.

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Utkal Divas

Our flagship celebration marking the formation of Odisha state on 1st April 1936 — with Odissi dance, songs, drama and a grand community feast.

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Ganesh Puja

Honouring Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles — with puja, bhajans, prasad and family get-togethers.

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Kumar Purnima

Odisha's festival of the autumn full moon — an evening of traditional games, songs and community bonding.

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Raja Parba & Pakhala Dibasa

Celebrating womanhood and the monsoon with Raja — and beating the tropical heat the Odia way with pakhala on 20th March.

The Heritage We Carry With Us

Odisha's living traditions travel with every Odia — and flourish here in Singapore.

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Jagannath Culture

The spirit of Puri's Shree Jagannath Temple and the world-famous Ratha Jatra.

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Odissi Dance

One of India's oldest classical dance forms, performed by our members at every celebration.

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Pattachitra Art

Intricate scroll paintings of Raghurajpur that inspire our society's colours and motifs.

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Odia Cuisine

Pakhala, dalma, chhena poda and the Mahaprasad tradition — shared at our community feasts.

What Our Community Says

Hear from members who have found a home away from home with SingOdia.

SingOdia has been a wonderful platform to connect with fellow Odias in Singapore. The cultural events and celebrations make us feel truly at home.
— Dr. Priya Mohanty · Community Member
Being part of the Odia Society has helped me stay connected to my roots. The Ganesh Puja and Utkal Divas are events I look forward to every year.
— Amit Kumar Patra · Executive Committee
The society does an incredible job of bringing the Odia community together. It's more than just an organization — it's a family.
— Smt. Sunita Das · Volunteer

Retain Your Odisha Connection

Whether you've just arrived in Singapore or have called it home for decades — join our family and celebrate every festival, every tradition, together.

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