The Pondicherry Utkal Samaj and the temple conducts classical dance festival and music programmes during Ratha Jatra, Janmashtami , etc. Odissi dance , Bharat Natyam dance Programmes are organized in the Mandapam adjacent to the temple. Pondicherry Utkal Samaj provides a platform for upcoming and established artists performing Odissi, Bharatnatyam, and other classical dance programmes.

Devotional song programmes are also organised with active participation of the members of the Utkal Samaj and their children in the temple premises . Mass Chanting of the slokas , Hari Sahasra Nama , etc. are organised on Sundays and holidays for the benefit of devotees .