Orissa being a unique land of ancient and sacred temples is thronged by pilgrims throughout the year. A large number of fairs and festivals are celebrated in the state. There are festivals relating to each religion, tribal festivals, festivals relating to Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of the Puri Temple, and many seasonal exhibitions and fairs as well as special festivals such as the Konark Festival, the Rajarani Music Festival, and the Puri Beach Festival etc.
 
Major Religious Festivals:
Mahashiva Ratri, Durga Puja, Ganesha Chaturthi, Lakshmi Puja, Deepavali, Dussehra, Dola Purnima (Holi), Akshyaya Trutiya, Gamha Purnima, Makara Sankranti, Ashokashtami, Nuakhai, Basanta Panchami, Hingula Yatra, Prathamastami, Baseli Puja, Janmastami, Raja Sankranti, Chaitra Parba, Kartika Purnima, Rama Navami, Khudurukuni Osha, Savitri Brata, Dhanu Yatra, Kumar Purnima, Samba Dasami, Sital Shashti, Magha Saptami, Visuva Sankranti, Viswakarma Puja and Jagannath Temple Festivals.

Major Jagannath Temple Festivals:
The major Jagannath festivals which are celebrated throughout the year are Rath Yatra (Car festival), Chandan Yatra, Devasnana Purnima, Basanta Panchami, Chitou Amavasya, and Nava Kalebara.

Special festivals
Major Special Festivals:
Puri Beach Festival, Konark Festival, Kalinga Mahotsava, Raja Rani Music Festival, Shreekhstra Utsav, Ekamra Utsav, Dhauli Mahatsova, Folk Dance Festival, Khandagiri Festival, Konark Dance and Music Festival, Parab Festival

Tribal Festivals
Major Tribal Festivals:
Chaita Parva, Karama Festival, Bali Jatra, Sume-Gelirak, Bija Pandu, Kedu Festival, Maghe Parab, Tusu Festival and Makar Sankranti.

Fairs & Exhibitions
Major Fairs & Exibitions:
Bali Yatra, Magha Mela, Taratarini Mela, Joranda Mela, Makar Mela, Hingula Yatra, Haripur Melana.