TP Odisha Discoms launch second edition of ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha’ photography contest to showcase state’s cultural heritage

The contest invites shutterbugs to capture the cultural, natural, and architectural heritage of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, 5 November 2024 – Following the remarkable success of last year’s contest,
TP Odisha Discoms, joint ventures between Tata Power and the Odisha government,
announced the second edition of the widely celebrated photography contest, ‘Oh My
Beautiful Odisha’. This year’s theme, 'Cultural Heritage of Odisha', invites photographers
from all walks of life to capture the incredible beauty and traditions of Odisha, with a focus
on its rich cultural, natural, and architectural heritage.
The contest is open to all residents of Odisha. The participants can upload their photographs
on the link given below or submit their entries by email, along with a brief description and
their personal details. The entries will be accepted till Wednesday, 13 November, 2024.
Top 12 entries will win exciting cash prizes and will be featured in the TP Odisha calendar
2025. The cover photograph will receive special recognition, giving photographers a
valuable platform to showcase their work to a broad audience.
Through this initiative, Tata Power aims to spotlight the state’s natural and cultural beauty,
encouraging the local community to take pride in its surroundings, while showcasing
Odisha's unique beauty through their artistic lens.
A distinguished panel of judges comprising experts from various fields will evaluate the
submissions. Winners will be announced in a grand ceremony that aims to recognise and
applaud them for their artistic contributions.
The ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha 2.0’ photography contest is part of Tata Power’s ongoing
commitment to sustainable development, community engagement, and the promotion of
Odisha’s cultural and natural heritage. By inviting photographers to contribute to this visual
narrative, Tata Power aims to showcase the state’s charm, boost tourism, and support thelocal economy. Known for its rapid tourism growth, Odisha continues to attract global
visitors, and this contest seeks to further enhance its appeal.
Terms and conditions to participate:
1. Upload your entries on https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/oh_my_beautifulodisha
2. The file size of entry must not exceed 10MB (minimum 2 MB)
3. Pictures must be original, unpublished works that do not contain, incorporate or
otherwise use any content, material or element that is owned by a third party or
entity, or violates a third party's publicity, privacy or intellectual property rights.
4. Use of filters or AI enhancements is strictly prohibited, and any altered submissions
will be disqualified.
5. Photographers who participated in the previous contest are welcome to join again,
provided they submit fresh entries. Resubmissions of old photographs will result in
disqualification.
Disclaimer- TP Odisha Discoms will hold the right to use the submitted entries as per its
discretion.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and celebrate the
splendour of Odisha. Get out there and capture the magic before it's too late!