Odisha Foundation Day, celebrated annually on April 1, marks the formation of the state of Odisha. Also known as Utkal Diwas.
It commemorates the day when Odisha was created as a separate province on April 1, 1936 from the united Bihar and Orissa province.
This day is significant for the people of Odisha as it symbolizes their cultural identity, historical heritage, and the progress made by the state since its inception.