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Savouring Memory and Meaning: Culinary Heritage as a Semiotic and Cultural Text in Odia Traditions

Author(s) Dr. Rituparna Moharana
Country India
Abstract Culinary traditions are far more than assemblages of recipes; they are living repositories of memory, identity, and cultural meaning. This paper explores how the food culture of Odisha functions not merely as sustenance but as a rich semiotic system through which histories, beliefs, and identities are articulated and preserved. Odia cuisine, characterized by its nuanced flavors, ritualistic associations, and seasonal rhythms, offers a compelling framework for understanding the socio-cultural and spiritual fabric of the region. From the sacred offerings of Mahaprasad at the Jagannath Temple to everyday staples such as dalma, pakhala bhata, and chhena poda, Odisha’s culinary landscape reveals a profound interplay of tradition, community, and symbolism. Drawing upon interdisciplinary frameworks from food studies, cultural anthropology, literary analysis, and translation theory, this paper examines how culinary practices serve as cultural texts that encode identity and mediate between the local and the global. It further investigates how Odia food traditions are represented and reinterpreted in English-language narratives, raising critical questions about cultural translation, authenticity, and representation. Ultimately, the study argues that culinary heritage operates as a dynamic site for negotiating identity, preserving tradition, and fostering cross-cultural dialogue in an increasingly globalized world.
Keywords Culinary Heritage Odia Food Culture Identity and Tradition Cultural Translation Food as Text
Field Arts
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-06
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