Kollidam Gratitude Festival is a reminder of the luxuries that Nature has allowed us to experience. As a token of gratitude to River Kollidam, we paddle across the river, adapting to her currents and tides, ebbs and flows, connecting with her ecosystem, thus connecting with Nature.

In 2015, I flew from Delhi to Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, is known for its architectural heritage, temples, and rapid urban development. After a brief refresh, my friend Susanta took me to the Annual Trade Fair organized by the Government of India. We went to Surfing Yogi’s, a surfing and Paddling school is situated in Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Reserve, where we had an expedition at River Nuanai. After the expedition we went to the historical monuments of Konark and Pu