A non-political, non-profit community founded in 1998 to bring together Odia expatriates and preserve the rich heritage, culture, and traditions of Odisha.
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.
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.
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".
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".
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".
Throughout the year, our community gathers to keep Odia traditions alive in the Lion City.
Our flagship celebration marking the formation of Odisha state on 1st April 1936 — with Odissi dance, songs, drama and a grand community feast.
Honouring Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles — with puja, bhajans, prasad and family get-togethers.
Odisha's festival of the autumn full moon — an evening of traditional games, songs and community bonding.
Celebrating womanhood and the monsoon with Raja — and beating the tropical heat the Odia way with pakhala on 20th March.
Odisha's living traditions travel with every Odia — and flourish here in Singapore.
The spirit of Puri's Shree Jagannath Temple and the world-famous Ratha Jatra.
One of India's oldest classical dance forms, performed by our members at every celebration.
Intricate scroll paintings of Raghurajpur that inspire our society's colours and motifs.
Pakhala, dalma, chhena poda and the Mahaprasad tradition — shared at our community feasts.
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.
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.
The society does an incredible job of bringing the Odia community together. It's more than just an organization — it's a family.
Explore the moments that define our community — from cultural celebrations to social gatherings.
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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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