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Fairs and festivals have a significance in the social life of the people
of Odisha. These bring joy and happiness in the monotonous life of
ordinary people. Men, women and children of all ages and classes
participate and enjoy these fairs and festivals. All these fairs and
festivals have their distinct Odissi traits. These cultural activities add to
the lively and dynamic character of the state.
The state of Odisha is a land of fairs and festivals. The major festival of Odisha is
Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra. Durga Puja is also celebrated with much excitement
while fairs give a glimpse of the rich culture of this state. Odia cultural and religious
festivals are very famous in India.
Fairs of Odisha
Fairs celebrate the joyous occasions that may or may not have a religious theme.
These are popularly known as melas and also form an integral part of the culture of
the state.Some of the major fairs of Odisha are as follows:
January-February
Chandrabhaga Mela
l
This fair is held on the seventh day of the bright fortnight in the Magha month
(January-February). It is celebrated for seven days at the sacred Chandrabhaga
river, near the Konark temple in Puri district.
l
It is believed that during Mahabharata period, Samba, the son of Lord Krishna
meditated the Sun God after bathing in the river for 12 years and got rid from
leprosy illness. Thus, people come at this place to get rid off their illnesses.
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Fairs and festivals have a significance in the social life of the people
of Odisha. These bring joy and happiness in the monotonous life of
ordinary people. Men, women and children of all ages and classes
participate and enjoy these fairs and festivals. All these fairs and
festivals have their distinct Odissi traits. These cultural activities add to
the lively and dynamic character of the state.
The state of Odisha is a land of fairs and festivals. The major festival of Odisha is
Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra. Durga Puja is also celebrated with much excitement
while fairs give a glimpse of the rich culture of this state. Odia cultural and religious
festivals are very famous in India.
Fairs of Odisha
Fairs celebrate the joyous occasions that may or may not have a religious theme.
These are popularly known as melas and also form an integral part of the culture of
the state.Some of the major fairs of Odisha are as follows:
January-February
Chandrabhaga Mela
l
This fair is held on the seventh day of the bright fortnight in the Magha month
(January-February). It is celebrated for seven days at the sacred Chandrabhaga
river, near the Konark temple in Puri district.
l
It is believed that during Mahabharata period, Samba, the son of Lord Krishna
meditated the Sun God after bathing in the river for 12 years and got rid from
leprosy illness. Thus, people come at this place to get rid off their illnesses.
294 Know Your State ODISHA
March-April
Taratarini Mela
l
It is one of the biggest fairs of Odisha.
It is organised on each Tuesday of the
month of Chaitra i.e. from around
mid-March to mid-April at
Taratarini Pitha or temple 30 km
from Berhampur in Ganjam district.
l
A grand gathering takes place on the
3rd Tuesday of the month.
April-May
Dandanata
l
This fair is held in the month of
Vaisakh in April-May. ‘Danda’ means
‘a pole’ and ‘nata’ means dance, thus,
this fair is a combination of dance,
songs and the pole, representing Lord
Shiva.
l
The devotees are called ‘Bhokta’
which are thirteen in numbers in a
danda party. Pata Bhokta is the leader
of this party who restrain himself
from worldly life for twenty-one days
prior to this fair.
l
In this fair, many events of austerities
and physical suffering take place like
walking on fire, piercing the back
with sharp nails, using poisonous
snakes as garlands and making them
sting their body, etc.
l
The party goes village to village and
perform prayers in houses after
invitation. If someone in a house is
suffering from some grief and is
removed after prayer then he commits
to become a ‘Bhokta’. This fair is
observed in the Ganjam district.
May-June
Chandan Jatra
l
This fair is held in the month of
Jyestha in May-June. It is mainly
celebrated in Puri district for 21 days.
During this fair, a smaller statue of
Lord Jagannath is covered with
chandan or sandal wood paste and then
taken to the sacred tank for bathing.
l
The aim behind this ritual practice is
providing cool comfort during
summer. It is celebrated in Jagannath
temple with great zeal in Puri district.
Festivals of Odisha
There are many traditional, religious and
state festivals organised and celebrated
throughout the state of Odisha. These
festivals are full of messages and they
reflect the Odisha’s culture and tradition.
Some of the major festivals of Odisha
according to months are as follows:
January-February
Makar Sankranti
l
It is celebrated with great zeal in mid
January, when the Sun enters the orbit
of Capricorn. Sun God is worshipped
with great fervour and enthusiasm by
all. This festival falls after harvesting of
paddy.
l
The festival is observed in almost every
district but it can be best enjoyed at
Kalijai (an island in Chilika),
Hatakeshwar in Atri, Ghatgaon,
Keonjhar, Jashipur, Balasore, Cuttack
and Jagatsinghpur.
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Fairs and festivals have a significance in the social life of the people
of Odisha. These bring joy and happiness in the monotonous life of
ordinary people. Men, women and children of all ages and classes
participate and enjoy these fairs and festivals. All these fairs and
festivals have their distinct Odissi traits. These cultural activities add to
the lively and dynamic character of the state.
The state of Odisha is a land of fairs and festivals. The major festival of Odisha is
Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra. Durga Puja is also celebrated with much excitement
while fairs give a glimpse of the rich culture of this state. Odia cultural and religious
festivals are very famous in India.
Fairs of Odisha
Fairs celebrate the joyous occasions that may or may not have a religious theme.
These are popularly known as melas and also form an integral part of the culture of
the state.Some of the major fairs of Odisha are as follows:
January-February
Chandrabhaga Mela
l
This fair is held on the seventh day of the bright fortnight in the Magha month
(January-February). It is celebrated for seven days at the sacred Chandrabhaga
river, near the Konark temple in Puri district.
l
It is believed that during Mahabharata period, Samba, the son of Lord Krishna
meditated the Sun God after bathing in the river for 12 years and got rid from
leprosy illness. Thus, people come at this place to get rid off their illnesses.
294 Know Your State ODISHA
March-April
Taratarini Mela
l
It is one of the biggest fairs of Odisha.
It is organised on each Tuesday of the
month of Chaitra i.e. from around
mid-March to mid-April at
Taratarini Pitha or temple 30 km
from Berhampur in Ganjam district.
l
A grand gathering takes place on the
3rd Tuesday of the month.
April-May
Dandanata
l
This fair is held in the month of
Vaisakh in April-May. ‘Danda’ means
‘a pole’ and ‘nata’ means dance, thus,
this fair is a combination of dance,
songs and the pole, representing Lord
Shiva.
l
The devotees are called ‘Bhokta’
which are thirteen in numbers in a
danda party. Pata Bhokta is the leader
of this party who restrain himself
from worldly life for twenty-one days
prior to this fair.
l
In this fair, many events of austerities
and physical suffering take place like
walking on fire, piercing the back
with sharp nails, using poisonous
snakes as garlands and making them
sting their body, etc.
l
The party goes village to village and
perform prayers in houses after
invitation. If someone in a house is
suffering from some grief and is
removed after prayer then he commits
to become a ‘Bhokta’. This fair is
observed in the Ganjam district.
May-June
Chandan Jatra
l
This fair is held in the month of
Jyestha in May-June. It is mainly
celebrated in Puri district for 21 days.
During this fair, a smaller statue of
Lord Jagannath is covered with
chandan or sandal wood paste and then
taken to the sacred tank for bathing.
l
The aim behind this ritual practice is
providing cool comfort during
summer. It is celebrated in Jagannath
temple with great zeal in Puri district.
Festivals of Odisha
There are many traditional, religious and
state festivals organised and celebrated
throughout the state of Odisha. These
festivals are full of messages and they
reflect the Odisha’s culture and tradition.
Some of the major festivals of Odisha
according to months are as follows:
January-February
Makar Sankranti
l
It is celebrated with great zeal in mid
January, when the Sun enters the orbit
of Capricorn. Sun God is worshipped
with great fervour and enthusiasm by
all. This festival falls after harvesting of
paddy.
l
The festival is observed in almost every
district but it can be best enjoyed at
Kalijai (an island in Chilika),
Hatakeshwar in Atri, Ghatgaon,
Keonjhar, Jashipur, Balasore, Cuttack
and Jagatsinghpur.
Joranda Mela
l
This is a popular fair and festival of the Mahima religion Sadhus. Thus, it is also
known as ‘Mahima Mela’. It is held in the month of Magha Purnima in January -
February at Joranda, in Dhenkanal district.
l
Mahima Devotees and pilgrims pay their tribute at Gosain’s Samadhi Pitha
(Shrine), in Surya Mandir and other Mahim shrines like ‘Gadi Mandir’, ‘Dhuni
Mandir’, ‘Akhanda Bati Mandir’ and ‘Ghanta Mandir.’ During this festival a yagya
is held in ‘Yagna Kund’ (holy pyre) and special prayers are made.
March-April
Dola Purnima/Holi
l
This festival is held on the full moon day in the month of March for 5 days. It is
observed mainly in the coastal districts of Odisha.
l
On this day, Lord Jagannath (also known as Dola Govinda) and Lord Krishna are
worshipped. People welcome spring season through this festival.
l
This festival has been referred as Basantotsav or the Spring-festival or
Madanotsaba.
l
During this festival, the images of Lord Krishna are taken out in small wooden
temples known as Veemana and carried on shoulders from house to house.
l
After the tour, the Veemanas are assembled in an open field followed by bhajans
and kirtans.
l
This festival is important for cattle owning to their association with Krishna.
Cattles are fed in this festival. A bonfire is made before the full moon day that
shows the demolition of demon Holikasura or she demon Holika.
295 Fairs, Festivals and Cuisines of Odisha
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Fairs and festivals have a significance in the social life of the people
of Odisha. These bring joy and happiness in the monotonous life of
ordinary people. Men, women and children of all ages and classes
participate and enjoy these fairs and festivals. All these fairs and
festivals have their distinct Odissi traits. These cultural activities add to
the lively and dynamic character of the state.
The state of Odisha is a land of fairs and festivals. The major festival of Odisha is
Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra. Durga Puja is also celebrated with much excitement
while fairs give a glimpse of the rich culture of this state. Odia cultural and religious
festivals are very famous in India.
Fairs of Odisha
Fairs celebrate the joyous occasions that may or may not have a religious theme.
These are popularly known as melas and also form an integral part of the culture of
the state.Some of the major fairs of Odisha are as follows:
January-February
Chandrabhaga Mela
l
This fair is held on the seventh day of the bright fortnight in the Magha month
(January-February). It is celebrated for seven days at the sacred Chandrabhaga
river, near the Konark temple in Puri district.
l
It is believed that during Mahabharata period, Samba, the son of Lord Krishna
meditated the Sun God after bathing in the river for 12 years and got rid from
leprosy illness. Thus, people come at this place to get rid off their illnesses.
294 Know Your State ODISHA
March-April
Taratarini Mela
l
It is one of the biggest fairs of Odisha.
It is organised on each Tuesday of the
month of Chaitra i.e. from around
mid-March to mid-April at
Taratarini Pitha or temple 30 km
from Berhampur in Ganjam district.
l
A grand gathering takes place on the
3rd Tuesday of the month.
April-May
Dandanata
l
This fair is held in the month of
Vaisakh in April-May. ‘Danda’ means
‘a pole’ and ‘nata’ means dance, thus,
this fair is a combination of dance,
songs and the pole, representing Lord
Shiva.
l
The devotees are called ‘Bhokta’
which are thirteen in numbers in a
danda party. Pata Bhokta is the leader
of this party who restrain himself
from worldly life for twenty-one days
prior to this fair.
l
In this fair, many events of austerities
and physical suffering take place like
walking on fire, piercing the back
with sharp nails, using poisonous
snakes as garlands and making them
sting their body, etc.
l
The party goes village to village and
perform prayers in houses after
invitation. If someone in a house is
suffering from some grief and is
removed after prayer then he commits
to become a ‘Bhokta’. This fair is
observed in the Ganjam district.
May-June
Chandan Jatra
l
This fair is held in the month of
Jyestha in May-June. It is mainly
celebrated in Puri district for 21 days.
During this fair, a smaller statue of
Lord Jagannath is covered with
chandan or sandal wood paste and then
taken to the sacred tank for bathing.
l
The aim behind this ritual practice is
providing cool comfort during
summer. It is celebrated in Jagannath
temple with great zeal in Puri district.
Festivals of Odisha
There are many traditional, religious and
state festivals organised and celebrated
throughout the state of Odisha. These
festivals are full of messages and they
reflect the Odisha’s culture and tradition.
Some of the major festivals of Odisha
according to months are as follows:
January-February
Makar Sankranti
l
It is celebrated with great zeal in mid
January, when the Sun enters the orbit
of Capricorn. Sun God is worshipped
with great fervour and enthusiasm by
all. This festival falls after harvesting of
paddy.
l
The festival is observed in almost every
district but it can be best enjoyed at
Kalijai (an island in Chilika),
Hatakeshwar in Atri, Ghatgaon,
Keonjhar, Jashipur, Balasore, Cuttack
and Jagatsinghpur.
Joranda Mela
l
This is a popular fair and festival of the Mahima religion Sadhus. Thus, it is also
known as ‘Mahima Mela’. It is held in the month of Magha Purnima in January -
February at Joranda, in Dhenkanal district.
l
Mahima Devotees and pilgrims pay their tribute at Gosain’s Samadhi Pitha
(Shrine), in Surya Mandir and other Mahim shrines like ‘Gadi Mandir’, ‘Dhuni
Mandir’, ‘Akhanda Bati Mandir’ and ‘Ghanta Mandir.’ During this festival a yagya
is held in ‘Yagna Kund’ (holy pyre) and special prayers are made.
March-April
Dola Purnima/Holi
l
This festival is held on the full moon day in the month of March for 5 days. It is
observed mainly in the coastal districts of Odisha.
l
On this day, Lord Jagannath (also known as Dola Govinda) and Lord Krishna are
worshipped. People welcome spring season through this festival.
l
This festival has been referred as Basantotsav or the Spring-festival or
Madanotsaba.
l
During this festival, the images of Lord Krishna are taken out in small wooden
temples known as Veemana and carried on shoulders from house to house.
l
After the tour, the Veemanas are assembled in an open field followed by bhajans
and kirtans.
l
This festival is important for cattle owning to their association with Krishna.
Cattles are fed in this festival. A bonfire is made before the full moon day that
shows the demolition of demon Holikasura or she demon Holika.
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Ashokashtami Festival
l
This is a religious festival which is held in Bhubaneswar every year. It is celebrated
in the month of Chaitra in March-April.
l
It is also known as Car Festival or Rath Jatra of Lord Lingaraj. The three deities
Chandrasekhara (representation of Lord Lingaraj), Rukmini and Basudeva
ceremoniously bring to ascent the Rukuna Rath (the chariot) and is drawn to
Rameswar Temple.
l
After 4 days, the chariot starts return journey to Lord Lingaraj’s original temple.
April-May
Chandan Yatra
l
This festival is the longest festival of all the Lord Jagannath’s temple related
festivals in Puri district.
l
It is held in Akshay Tritiya of Vaisakh (April-May). It is a 42 days long festival
which is observed in two parts, the ‘Bahara Chandan’ and the ‘Bhitara Chandan’,
each for 21 days period. Akshay Tritiya is also marked as the day for sowing of
paddy.
l
During this festival, the work of building the Ratha, for the famous Rath Yatra of
Puri also starts.
l
During Bahara Chandan, the deities including Jagannath, Balram, Subhadra and
the five Shivalingas are taken for the playful trip to the Narendra Tirtha lake. In
the Bhitara Chandan, rituals held inside the Jagannath temple.
May-June
Sitalsasthi
l
This festival is observed on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Jyestha month
in May-June (end of the summer season).
l
It is a major festival of Utkal Brahmins which was started around 400 years ago in
Sambalpur district.
l
It is a form of a carnival which is celebrated as the marriage ceremony of Lord
Shiva and Parvati.
l
The bridegroom’s procession popularly known as Barat, starts from the 5th night
of the bright half of Jyestha and the marriage is performed in the traditional
manner. This festival is celebrated in Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar.
Snana Yatra
l
This festival is a bathing festival. It
is held on the Purnima of the Jyestha month (May-June). It is the birthday of Lord
Jagannath which is very important for Jagannath devotees.
296 Know Your State ODISHA
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Fairs and festivals have a significance in the social life of the people
of Odisha. These bring joy and happiness in the monotonous life of
ordinary people. Men, women and children of all ages and classes
participate and enjoy these fairs and festivals. All these fairs and
festivals have their distinct Odissi traits. These cultural activities add to
the lively and dynamic character of the state.
The state of Odisha is a land of fairs and festivals. The major festival of Odisha is
Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra. Durga Puja is also celebrated with much excitement
while fairs give a glimpse of the rich culture of this state. Odia cultural and religious
festivals are very famous in India.
Fairs of Odisha
Fairs celebrate the joyous occasions that may or may not have a religious theme.
These are popularly known as melas and also form an integral part of the culture of
the state.Some of the major fairs of Odisha are as follows:
January-February
Chandrabhaga Mela
l
This fair is held on the seventh day of the bright fortnight in the Magha month
(January-February). It is celebrated for seven days at the sacred Chandrabhaga
river, near the Konark temple in Puri district.
l
It is believed that during Mahabharata period, Samba, the son of Lord Krishna
meditated the Sun God after bathing in the river for 12 years and got rid from
leprosy illness. Thus, people come at this place to get rid off their illnesses.
294 Know Your State ODISHA
March-April
Taratarini Mela
l
It is one of the biggest fairs of Odisha.
It is organised on each Tuesday of the
month of Chaitra i.e. from around
mid-March to mid-April at
Taratarini Pitha or temple 30 km
from Berhampur in Ganjam district.
l
A grand gathering takes place on the
3rd Tuesday of the month.
April-May
Dandanata
l
This fair is held in the month of
Vaisakh in April-May. ‘Danda’ means
‘a pole’ and ‘nata’ means dance, thus,
this fair is a combination of dance,
songs and the pole, representing Lord
Shiva.
l
The devotees are called ‘Bhokta’
which are thirteen in numbers in a
danda party. Pata Bhokta is the leader
of this party who restrain himself
from worldly life for twenty-one days
prior to this fair.
l
In this fair, many events of austerities
and physical suffering take place like
walking on fire, piercing the back
with sharp nails, using poisonous
snakes as garlands and making them
sting their body, etc.
l
The party goes village to village and
perform prayers in houses after
invitation. If someone in a house is
suffering from some grief and is
removed after prayer then he commits
to become a ‘Bhokta’. This fair is
observed in the Ganjam district.
May-June
Chandan Jatra
l
This fair is held in the month of
Jyestha in May-June. It is mainly
celebrated in Puri district for 21 days.
During this fair, a smaller statue of
Lord Jagannath is covered with
chandan or sandal wood paste and then
taken to the sacred tank for bathing.
l
The aim behind this ritual practice is
providing cool comfort during
summer. It is celebrated in Jagannath
temple with great zeal in Puri district.
Festivals of Odisha
There are many traditional, religious and
state festivals organised and celebrated
throughout the state of Odisha. These
festivals are full of messages and they
reflect the Odisha’s culture and tradition.
Some of the major festivals of Odisha
according to months are as follows:
January-February
Makar Sankranti
l
It is celebrated with great zeal in mid
January, when the Sun enters the orbit
of Capricorn. Sun God is worshipped
with great fervour and enthusiasm by
all. This festival falls after harvesting of
paddy.
l
The festival is observed in almost every
district but it can be best enjoyed at
Kalijai (an island in Chilika),
Hatakeshwar in Atri, Ghatgaon,
Keonjhar, Jashipur, Balasore, Cuttack
and Jagatsinghpur.
Joranda Mela
l
This is a popular fair and festival of the Mahima religion Sadhus. Thus, it is also
known as ‘Mahima Mela’. It is held in the month of Magha Purnima in January -
February at Joranda, in Dhenkanal district.
l
Mahima Devotees and pilgrims pay their tribute at Gosain’s Samadhi Pitha
(Shrine), in Surya Mandir and other Mahim shrines like ‘Gadi Mandir’, ‘Dhuni
Mandir’, ‘Akhanda Bati Mandir’ and ‘Ghanta Mandir.’ During this festival a yagya
is held in ‘Yagna Kund’ (holy pyre) and special prayers are made.
March-April
Dola Purnima/Holi
l
This festival is held on the full moon day in the month of March for 5 days. It is
observed mainly in the coastal districts of Odisha.
l
On this day, Lord Jagannath (also known as Dola Govinda) and Lord Krishna are
worshipped. People welcome spring season through this festival.
l
This festival has been referred as Basantotsav or the Spring-festival or
Madanotsaba.
l
During this festival, the images of Lord Krishna are taken out in small wooden
temples known as Veemana and carried on shoulders from house to house.
l
After the tour, the Veemanas are assembled in an open field followed by bhajans
and kirtans.
l
This festival is important for cattle owning to their association with Krishna.
Cattles are fed in this festival. A bonfire is made before the full moon day that
shows the demolition of demon Holikasura or she demon Holika.
295 Fairs, Festivals and Cuisines of Odisha
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Ashokashtami Festival
l
This is a religious festival which is held in Bhubaneswar every year. It is celebrated
in the month of Chaitra in March-April.
l
It is also known as Car Festival or Rath Jatra of Lord Lingaraj. The three deities
Chandrasekhara (representation of Lord Lingaraj), Rukmini and Basudeva
ceremoniously bring to ascent the Rukuna Rath (the chariot) and is drawn to
Rameswar Temple.
l
After 4 days, the chariot starts return journey to Lord Lingaraj’s original temple.
April-May
Chandan Yatra
l
This festival is the longest festival of all the Lord Jagannath’s temple related
festivals in Puri district.
l
It is held in Akshay Tritiya of Vaisakh (April-May). It is a 42 days long festival
which is observed in two parts, the ‘Bahara Chandan’ and the ‘Bhitara Chandan’,
each for 21 days period. Akshay Tritiya is also marked as the day for sowing of
paddy.
l
During this festival, the work of building the Ratha, for the famous Rath Yatra of
Puri also starts.
l
During Bahara Chandan, the deities including Jagannath, Balram, Subhadra and
the five Shivalingas are taken for the playful trip to the Narendra Tirtha lake. In
the Bhitara Chandan, rituals held inside the Jagannath temple.
May-June
Sitalsasthi
l
This festival is observed on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Jyestha month
in May-June (end of the summer season).
l
It is a major festival of Utkal Brahmins which was started around 400 years ago in
Sambalpur district.
l
It is a form of a carnival which is celebrated as the marriage ceremony of Lord
Shiva and Parvati.
l
The bridegroom’s procession popularly known as Barat, starts from the 5th night
of the bright half of Jyestha and the marriage is performed in the traditional
manner. This festival is celebrated in Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar.
Snana Yatra
l
This festival is a bathing festival. It
is held on the Purnima of the Jyestha month (May-June). It is the birthday of Lord
Jagannath which is very important for Jagannath devotees.
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l
It is considered the first occasion in the year when the main deities i.e. Jagannath,
Balabhadra, Subhadra along with Sudarshan and Madanmohan are brought out
from the Jagannath temple (Puri) and taken in procession to Snana Bedi located at
North-East of the compound.
l
It is also known as Devasnana Purnima. It is celebrated in all important shrines of
Odisha but mainly it is celebrated in Puri district.
l
After Snana Yatra, the deities are kept in a sick room as believed by the devotees
that they fall ill and need time to recover.
l
This period is known as ‘Anasara’ and during this time devotees cannot see the
deities.
June-July
Ratha Yatra
l
Ratha Yatra also known as car festival, is the grandest of all the festivals in Odisha.
l
It is the oldest Ratha Yatra in India and the world. It is the sacred journey of Lord
Jagannath with brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra from the main Jagannath
temple to another shrine called Gundicha Mandir for nine days.
l
The return journey on the 9th day is called as Bahuda Jatra. On the last day the
Ratha of deity stops at Mausi Maa temple and the Lord Jagannath is offered his
favourite ‘Poda Pitha’ a kind of baked cake.
l
The festival begins from the 2nd day of the bright half of Ashadha which falls in
June-July every year.
l
Thousands of devotees from all over India and abroad gather on this day at Puri to
pull the sacred chariots.
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