The New Indian Express. CUTTACK: President Droupadi Murmu is set to inaugurate the Balijatra festival which will commence on November 24 this year, said Cuttack collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde on Saturday. In a historic moment for Odisha, President of India Droupadi Murmu is set to inaugurate the world-famous Cuttack Bali Jatra as the Chief Guest on November 24.