DISCOVER

ISSUE 05
BRAHMAPUR
1ST DECEMBER

DISCOVER BRAHMAPUR
An Initiative to showcase the
vibrant side of Silkcity a home to
a glorious past fused with modern
charm.
 C ONTENTS
02
HARDKNOCKS
DREAM TO IMPLEMENT AND
SHAPE THE REALITY

01 03
PEDAL FOR PEACE
A PEACEFUL INITIATIVE AGAINST
WINTER RACISM
ESSENTIALS

05
HEALTHY BITES TO HELP YOU

04
FIGHT THE WINTER BLUES

WINTER KHADI MANSA

BACKPACKINGS A SOULFUL HUNT FOR STREET
FOOD IN BRAHMAPUR
AN ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE FOR
ALL WANDERLUST SOULS 
 THE TEAM

Shristi Nangalia Lohita Raulo Sriti Patra

Managing  Editor    Deputy Editor  Content Creator, Co-Editor

Jagadish Sahu
Magazine Head

Devid Mike Sreeja Patnaik

Contributor Contributor

Sonali Prusty
Contributor

PHOTO COURTESY
EUREKA APTA
Alka Digal
Contributor
JAGADISH SAHU

TANAYA BEHERA
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WINTER
ESSENTIALS
HEALTHY BITES TO HELP YOU
FIGHT THE WINTER BLUES
By Sonali Prusty

"DON'T HIDE BEHIND THE BLANKETS, FIGHT

WINTER BLUES AND RELISH WINTERS THE
HEALTHY WAY"

Opt for medicinal foods like- Ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, tulsi,

W
ith winters hitting the Silk City, the crowd on the
streets are getting fewer and are finding solace methi, black mustard seeds, ajwain, saffron, black pepper and
getting wrapped in blankets. Hence, the team of clove.
Discover Brahmapur brings to you some winter Why: It helps boost your immunity against cold and flu viruses.
essentials to make the winters pass with ease 
The enzymes contained in garlic form a chemical called Allicin
Avoid Cream-based soups/Fried snacks: Avoid oily junk if you don't want which stimulates the production of infection-fighting white
to pile on extra kilos. Do eat Spicy food. 
Why:- Spicy seasoning boosts blood circulation and keeps you warm. blood corpuscles. So, it actually works as a powerful antibiotic,
A soul-soothing hot bowl of chicken or mushroom soup helps reduce antiviral and anti-fungal agent while also lowering blood
throat irritation.  pressure and cholesterol levels.
Other warmers: Tea, coffee and hot (dark) chocolate.
Why: It de-congests your respiratory system and clears sinus.
Eat Jaggery, as it is a good source of iron and other minerals
Sunlight helps in the production of the happiness hormone, serotonin. that your body needs during winter. Since it is high in fibre, it
Your body experiences a serotonin deficit in winter because it doesn't
get enough sun, thus leaving you grumpy. Whole wheat carbs give your provides relief from constipation. After a meat-heavy meal,
mood that much-needed boost and prevent sweet cravings. eat a few grams of jaggery and you'll notice the difference.
Other mood-lifters: Whole wheat bread, brown rice, cereals, pulses, bajra,
oats, corn, millets and eggs. Why: Jaggery helps in cleansing your body and improves
Why: They help fight winter blues. digestion.
Add an ample amount of nuts to your meals, the vitamin E and Omega-3
fatty acids found in most nuts will combat your dry skin problems and                                              STAY PUT, STAY WARM
help maintain its suppleness.
Other skin-protectors: Sesame seeds, flaxseeds and fish.
Why: A great source of vitamin E, they also prevent your skin from drying. 

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HARD
KNO C KS
DREAM TO IMPLEMENT AND
SHAPE THE REALITY
By Sreeja Patnaik

"STORY OF A TRENDSETTER WHO IS READY TO

EXPLORE EVERYTHING AND NOT BE APOLOGETIC
ABOUT IT "

assion is like love; it hits hard, gives sleepless

P nights and then takes one to the places one
always wanted to be in. Same is the case with
EUREKA APTA. 
Hailing from a family background of Air force and
professional pilots, Eureka has always been a
trend breaker. Even as a kid, when his classmates
were busy taking tuitions, he engaged himself in
sports and excelled at it. May it be with his sports "Pursuing your passion is not about creating an FB page, it is about
or with his charitable organization 'Well Wishers', being creative and being involved in the passion enough to practice

which had over 200 contributing members all over every day and take necessary steps to evolve in it"

Odisha, Eureka managed to highlight the name of

Odisha on the map.
After completing his schooling from St.VC &
St.XAVIER School Brahmapur, he moved to Delhi to
complete his graduation. He simultaneously took
the Commercial Pilot Course and earned a student
pilot liscence.
Believing in the motto of 'Life is short, explore all
you can', Eureka went on to explore the world
of photography and after honing his skills in
photography for two years, he quit his CPL course.
After excelling as a photographer, Eureka did not
stop pursuing his dreams and got a chance to do a
course on Filmmaking with Balaji Telefilms, the
renowned entertainment house of Bollywood. Soon
after his course, he was offered to intern as one
of the assistant directors in one of the ambitious
daily soap projects of Balaji Telefilms. That is
how Eureka's journey as a professional filmmaker
and photographer started.
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Due to the degrading health of his mother, he
returned to Brahmapur from Bombay and set up his
own studio ‘DIGITAL SKETCH FILMS’ in Odisha
with the helping hand of his team.
Experimenting with photography and setting a
trend of candid photography in weddings, he
moved on to commercial photography of lucrative
projects with Mayfair, Swosti group of hotels,
speculating the interiors,architecture and product
food shoot.
He is also an active filmmaker today, working on
various projects starting from making a
documentary  'Curse or Apathy', based on the
Healthcare Horror of Kalahandi District, to
 '150yrs of BeMC', in collaboration with Discover
Brahmapur, inaugurated by the honourable CM. He
is regularly getting featured on various film
festivals. With his works on Odisha tourism,
he got featured in Mumbai metro. He refuses to
stop,  as he is heading towards yet
another project in western Odisha.
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PEDAL FOR
PEA C E
A PEACEFUL INITIATIVE
AGAINST RACISM
By Devid Mike

"Story of a Kenyan national who is all set to 'STOP

RACIST ATTACKS ON AFRICANS IN INDIA' in his own
unique way"

eter Ngugi, a Kenyan national, is all set to spread

P the message of peace across the length and
breadth of India. 
 Inspired by the movie 3 idiots, Peter Ngugi moved to India to
pursue a course in computer programming, but the saddening
events of racism against Africans living in Noida in March
upset him to the core. After the death of a local teenager due
to drug overdose, people blamed his Nigerian neighbours and
also accused them of cannibalism. Peter was deeply moved by
the attack and unethical acquisitions; he decided to take up
the challenge to stop such incidents in the future.
It was then he decided to take his passion for cycling as a
platform to create awareness among people. He formed ‘Indo-
African Union Youth Committee’ and set out on his journey
from Shillong on November 1, with the goal of culminating at
Kanyakumari.
By now, Peter has covered places like Mumbai, Chennai,
Bangalore, Kolkata and Bhubaneswar as part of his journey.
Peter Ngugi reached Brahmapur on Tuesday and was received
by team Discover Brahmapur in the outskirts.

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WINTER
BA C KPA C KINGS Gopalpur
AN ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE Once a commercial port, it is now a famous
FOR ALL WANDERLUST SOULS sea beach and tourist destination around 15
km from Berhampur. In the evening, many
By Shristi Nangalia
people from Brahmapur drive to       
Gopalpur-On-Sea to have a peaceful time
sitting by the sea shore. This place is a must
"Travelling is something that opens up the mind, visit for people who love the soothing songs
feeds the soul and brings utmost bliss to the heart. So of the sea.
why not indulge in some fun jubilation this winter?"

W
inter is the season of picnics, reunions, conclaves and more.
Fortunately, Brahmapur sits amidst beautiful and unadulterated sites
of nature that cater to picnic quite fittingly. Odisha’s rich coastal belt
blends with its awe-inspiring flora to generate alluring whereabouts to
witness the passing of a day in the company of nature.
This picnic season, Discover Brahmapur features the first edition
of the TOP 5 spots within the radius of 80kms from Brahmapur,
which can truly satisfy your wanderlust this winters and beyond

Budhakhol
Known for its beautiful greenery, caves, temples and
perennial waterfall, Budhakhol is a heritage site of
Odisha, located in the Buguda block. The cluster of five
temples on the top of a hill, dedicated to Lord Siva,
popularly known as Panchu Mahadeva, is the main
attraction for tourists and picnickers.  A number of
Buddhist remains have been found at the place, giving
the impression that it was a Buddhist settlement of the
good old days.
Ghodahada Dam
Operating since 1978, Ghodahaha Dam at Digapahandi,
Ganjam is one of the biggest dams in Odisha, built
primarily to fulfil irrigation needs. Over time, owing to
its unending viewpoints and massiveness, this 1724
meter long dam turned out to be a great picnic spot for
nearby towns and cities. The reservoir provides silence
to a herd of elephants, crocodiles and pythons and sub-
soil water for tuberose horticulture farm.

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IT LEAVES YOU SPEECHLESS AND THEN

TRAVELLING TURNS YOU INTO A STORYTELLER

Dhabaleswar
The holy Shiva temple and the adjoining beach give
away a beautiful combination for visitors to enjoy both
divinity and peace. One can relax and stroll along the
long beach line while relishing local cashew and snacks
offered by nearby stalls. This joyful beach, which is not
very far from the Gopalpur beach, gives serious
competition to the latter in terms of vastness and
tranquillity.
Taptapani
As the name suggests, Taptapani is a hot water spring
located in Ganjam. The hot water from the natural
spring of Taptapani, due to the presence of Sulfur, is
attributed to medicinal properties. Its tribal
communities and the picturesque landscape add to the
grandeur of the place. One can also visit the deer park
maintained by the forest department located nearby.
Apart from picnics, Taptapani also caters to trekking,
mountaineering and nature walking.

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and

adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have, if only we
seek them with our eyes open.”
-Jawaharlal Nehru

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KHADI
MANSA O
n the platter of the tastes of Brahmapur, today the
Discover Brahmapur team brings to you the
Brahmapuriya version of Seekh Kebab
A SOULFUL HUNT FOR STREET
FOOD IN BRAHMAPUR
This Brahmapuriya street food is absolute love with respect to its
simplicity and flavours.
By Sriti Patra
 Instead of skewers, the minced meat is pressed against the
spokes used in wheels of bicycles, and hence, is popularly known
"A very interesting descendant of Kebab
family stealing attention of the Brahmapuriya
as Khadi Mansa. This smoke-minced meat, drizzled with lime and
crowd, despite its simplicity" rock salt, ranges from rs.10- rs.50.
A large crowd of Brahmapur can be seen devouring the taste of
Khadi Mansa, mostly around the Ramalingam tank which is popular
for the variety of smoke-minced meat it has to serve.
This interesting variation of Seekh Kabab is a must-try for every
foodie out there.

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