About Historic Balijatra, Kataka

Balijatra (also spelt Bali Jatra or Bali Yatra, “Voyage to Bali”) is the historic fair of Cuttack (Kataka), Odisha. It is held every year from Kartika Purnima on the bank of the river Mahanadi, commemorating the voyages of ancient Kalinga's sailors to Bali and South-East Asia.

Over the years, Balijatra has become a grand trade fair. In 2025, Balijatra witnessed a total footfall of over 80 lakhs visitors. Prominent corporates and government institutions participated in it. With an estimated footfalls of more than 1 crore visitors this year, this year's Balijatra promises to be BIGGER and BETTER.

Balijatra acts as a melting pot for people of all age groups, classes and communities who come together and revel in a celebration of age old cultural traditions while enjoying tasty local foods and buying goods of their choice. It provides a huge market for merchandise of all types.

As one of the BIGGEST TRADE FAIRS IN ASIA, Balijatra offers a golden opportunity for traders to do their business and for the corporates to showcase their brands.