Oriya Culture ID

Oriya culture in Crusader Universalis 3.

Oriya Culture

Oriya
Indo-Aryan
The culture ID for Oriya is oriya.
oriya

Commands

The following command will set your culture to 'Oriya.'

set_culture oriya

The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Oriya.'

change_culture [county id] oriya

Information

NameOriya
Culture IDoriya
HeritageIndo-Aryan
EthosSpiritual
LanguageMagadhi
ArchitectureIndian
FashionIndian
Coat of ArmsIndo-Aryan
Military EquipmentIndian

Overview

Oriya, also known as Odia, is an important cultural group in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. Known for its rich heritage and vibrant traditions, Oriya culture is a blend of various influences from its historical past.

The Oriya language, recognized by the Indian constitution as one of the country's official languages, is a prime component of this culture. As a deeply expressive, artistic language, Oriya is the medium through which many traditional stories, epics, and folklore are passed down through generations.

Oriya culture is also famous for its music and dance. The elegant classical dance form, Odissi, internationally recognized and closely associated with worship rituals of deities, originated from this region.

Ritualistic music, known as chhanda, champu, and bhajan, is another unique facet of Oriya culture still conserved by the natives. Artistry isn't just limited to dance and music. Pattachitra, a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting, is another example of the region's exceptional art.

Moreover, the culture is renowned for its cuisine, with dishes prepared using a wide array of locally grown ingredients. The local cuisine is predominantly rice-based, featuring a host of unique dishes such as Dalma and Pakhala.

Festivals are another key element, the most significant being the Rath Yatra. This chariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath is an extravagant affair attended by millions. In summary, the Oriya culture is a kaleidoscope of deep-rooted traditions, intricate art forms, and lively festivals.

Spiritual Ethos

Spiritual Ethos

Spiritual Ethos

While some cultures turn to war and others to worldly knowledge, this culture places its trust in the only constant throughout its history - the divine. Spirituality is the only way forward in a harsh and uncaring world.

  • +10% Monthly Piety
  • +15% Control Growth
  • -20% Faith Creation and Reformation Cost

Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.

Oriya Traditions

  • Culinary Artists
  • Lords of the Elephants
  • Seafarers

Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.

Oriya Architecture

Indian

Indian Architecture

Indo-Aryan Cultures

The following are the IDs of cultures that share the same heritage, Indo-Aryan, as the Oriya culture:

CultureCulture IDEthos
BengalibengaliSpiritual
GujaratigujaratiSpiritual
KashmirikashmiriSpiritual
MalvimalviStoic
MarathimarathiStoic
NepalinepaliCommunal
OriyaoriyaSpiritual
PunjabipunjabiCommunal
SindhisindhiSpiritual
SinhalasinhalaSpiritual