A non-political, non-profit community founded in 1998 to bring together Odia expatriates and preserve the rich heritage, culture, and traditions of Odisha.
Our Journey Since 1998
The Odia Society of Singapore (OSS) has been a home away from home for Odias in Singapore since 1998.
Founded in 1998 by a small group of Odia expatriates, OSS was established with a vision to create a strong sense of belonging, community, and connection to Odisha among Odias living in Singapore.
OSS is a non-political, non-profit, and voluntary community organisation dedicated to bringing people together and fostering a vibrant and inclusive Odia community.
Our key focus is to promote and enhance the educational, intellectual, social, cultural, and overall well-being of our members and the wider Odia community. Through cultural celebrations, educational initiatives, social gatherings, knowledge-sharing activities, and community engagement, OSS provides a platform for Odias to connect with one another while preserving and celebrating our rich heritage and traditions.
For more than 25 years, OSS has continued to build bridges between generations, nurture our Odia identity and heritage, and strengthen the enduring “Odisha Connection” for Odias in Singapore and beyond.
Odia Society Singapore (OSS) is a non-political, secular, and non-profit community organisation that serves as a resource centre for Odias in Singapore and abroad. We strive to preserve and promote Odia heritage, language, culture, knowledge, and traditions while creating opportunities for the community to connect, learn, serve, and grow together.
OSS is committed to being an inclusive, non-political, and secular organisation, welcoming people from all backgrounds and beliefs. We provide a common platform where the Odia community can come together in a spirit of friendship, mutual respect, and harmony.
OSS promotes education, knowledge sharing, and intellectual development by encouraging learning, discussions, seminars, and access to educational and cultural resources. We aim to inspire curiosity, lifelong learning, and the exchange of ideas within the community.
OSS works to preserve, celebrate, and promote Odisha's rich heritage and traditions. Through cultural programmes, festivals, social gatherings, and community activities, we create opportunities for Odias in Singapore to stay connected with their "Odisha Connection" and pass our heritage on to future generations.
OSS believes in giving back to society and contributing to the wider Singapore community. We actively engage in charitable and community-service initiatives, working with organisations and partners to support those in need. Our initiatives include festive goodie pack distribution in collaboration with SINDA, food distribution initiatives supporting migrant workers, and participation in community and cultural initiatives such as the Rath Yatra in collaboration with ISKCON. Through these efforts, we encourage our members to serve, share, and make a positive difference in the community.
Throughout the year, our community comes together to celebrate Odisha’s rich traditions, culture and heritage — keeping the spirit of Odisha alive in the Lion City.
Our flagship celebration commemorating the formation of Odisha as a separate state on 1st April 1936 — featuring Odissi dance, music, drama, cultural performances and a grand community feast.
A celebration of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, bringing families and friends together for puja, bhajans, prasad and joyful community gatherings.
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Diwali Function
Celebrating the festival of lights with traditional customs, cultural performances, music, food and vibrant community festivities that bring everyone together.
Celebrating Odisha’s beloved Raja festival and its traditions, while embracing the refreshing flavours of pakhala. A special occasion to celebrate culture, community and the spirit of Odisha.
Odia heritage is a living tradition — carried in our hearts, expressed through our art, celebrated through our festivals, and lovingly passed on to the next generation here in Singapore.
The timeless spirit of Lord Jagannath and Puri’s Shree Jagannath Temple — reflected in our traditions, devotion and the vibrant celebration of Ratha Jatra.
One of India’s oldest classical dance forms, Odissi embodies the grace, rhythm and storytelling traditions of Odisha and is proudly showcased by our community.
The intricate hand-painted storytelling tradition of Pattachitra, originating from Raghurajpur, inspires our appreciation of Odisha’s rich artistic heritage.
Pakhala, dalma, chhena poda and the Mahaprasad tradition — shared at our community feasts.
Hear from members who have found a home away from home with SingOdia.
OSS brings our community together to celebrate our rich heritage, culture and traditions while creating meaningful connections across generations.
Being part of the Odia Society has helped me stay connected to my roots. The Ganesh Puja and Utkal Divas are events I look forward to every year.
The society does an incredible job of bringing the Odia community together. It's more than just an organization — it's a family.
Explore the moments that define our community — from cultural celebrations to social gatherings.
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Whether you've just arrived in Singapore or have called it home for decades — join our family and celebrate every festival, every tradition, together.
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