Chakulia panda

[2] and "suanga" (humorous plays)[3] They are believed to be a "lower class" "dignified" brahmin.

[4] A Chakulia panda would be seen putting a mark of white sandalwood on the forehead, carrying a "chatri" (palm leaf umbrella), and walking with a bag of rice on his shoulder singing songs.

Offering rice to Chakulia panda is considered holier as compared to hundred Brahmins.

[7] [8] Slowly this cultural presentation is diminishing delimiting the visit of Chakulia panda to houses [9] and of them losing their livelihood.

This program led the foundation of about 2,000 community level "Kalyani Health Clubs" with nearly half million members in rural Odisha.