42%
IT jobs
The largest employment segment in the community profile.
Odisha Puja Committee, Bengaluru • Since 1994
Maha Vinayaka Mahostava 2026
The largest celebration of Odias in Bengaluru.
Let's socialize for a noble cause.
19KFacebook followers
17KPage likes
11KInstagram followers
676KMonthly engagement
158KPoster views
1.2MLast-year reel views
Our community
About OPC
Odisha Puja Committee is a social, cultural and philanthropic community platform serving Odias in and around Bengaluru since 1994.
Culture that brings people together
OPC’s members and volunteers have built a trusted platform for cultural celebrations, social initiatives and humanitarian support. Contributions and donations from the community help sustain these activities.
The committee inspires young people to participate in service, preserve Odia heritage and support people in need with care, dignity and respect.
12 lakh+ Odias represented in and around Bengaluru19,000 recorded footfall at the 2024 celebration2,000+ patients and family members supported through Seba Sadan
Mission
Service with care, dignity and respect
To design and implement a collaborative support system by people from Odisha, helping those in need across health, education, food, spiritual, cultural and other critical areas.
Community profile
Audience at a glance
Highlights from the demographic sample presented by OPC.
55%
IT professionals
The leading profession category in the sample.
66%
Graduates
A highly educated and professionally active audience.
34%
Ages 26-35
The largest age group represented in the data.
Beyond the festival
OPC’s key activities
A sustained mix of celebration, relief, culture, care and community-building.
Maha Vinayaka Mahostava
Bringing Odias and non-Odias together for Ganesh Puja, cultural performances, musical celebrations and free prasad.
Seba Sadan
Free accommodation support in Bengaluru for needy patients and their family members during medical treatment.
Blood Donation Camps
Community blood-donation drives and on-demand support for patients across hospitals.
Blanket Distribution
Winter relief for homeless and vulnerable people through warm-clothing and blanket distribution.
Gapasap
A digital talk show connecting Odia celebrities, artists and global Prabashi Odia audiences.
Rang Barse Holi
A celebration of brotherhood, colour and culture that has drawn thousands of participants.
New Dresses for Children
Festival clothing support for children living in orphanages during Diwali, Children’s Day and other occasions.
Joy of Giving
Shared meals and meaningful time with residents of orphanages and old-age homes.
Pehchan Talent Support
Supporting a talent platform where underprivileged children showcase their creativity and confidence.
Cyclone Fani Relief
Relief material, rehabilitation funding and volunteer support for cyclone-affected communities in Odisha.
COVID-19 Relief
Pan-India help for hospital beds, oxygen, medicines, food, transport and family support during the pandemic.
Jagannath Culture & Rath Yatra
Promoting Jagannath culture and supporting prasad distribution and volunteer coordination during Rath Yatra.
Odia Film Promotion
Promoting Odia cinema releases and film teams in Bengaluru through OPC’s community platform and events.
Moments that matter
Cultural & social gallery
Images preserved from the presentation, covering performances, audiences, community support, relief work and partner recognition.
A continuing tradition
History of Vinayaka Mahostava
A humble beginning
The Mahostava began as a small gathering for Odias living in Bengaluru.
A major community event
It grew into one of the key annual celebrations for Odia and non-Odia audiences in the city.
Continuity through online culture
Closed-group observances and online cultural programs kept the tradition active.
Record participation
The presentation records a footfall of more than 19,000 people.
Footfall trend
Growth shown in the OPC presentation.
12:00 noonAfternoon cultural program begins
Cultural program
A full day of devotion and entertainment
Community stage
- Kids’ performances
- Local talent
- Renowned singers and dancers from Ollywood
- Odissi dance by renowned artists
Musical night
- Odisha’s famous singers and dancers
- Leading star cast from the Odia film industry
- High-energy cultural finale
Mahostava plan
Designed for a grander celebration
Larger venue coverage
Expanded space for the cultural program and prasad sevan.
Grand cultural fest
Artists from Odisha and beyond on one platform.
Odia achiever felicitation
Recognition of distinguished Odias from across the country.
Wider promotion
Social media, tele-calls, offline posters and community outreach.
Celebrating our supporters
Our Past Patrons
Brands and businesses who have partnered with OPC across the years.
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