Chandan Jatra is a significant festival in the cultural and religious fabric of Odisha, celebrated with great fervor at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Spanning 42 days in the month […]
Sita Navami Brata
ЁЯМ╕ On the Auspicious Occasion of Sita Navami ЁЯМ╕ Sita Navami is celebrated on the ninth day (Navami) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. This sacred day […]
Sacred Niladri Mahodaya Ashtami Celebrated at Puri Jagannath Temple
Niladri Mahodaya Ashtami is a sacred observance in the Jagannath Temple, falling on Vaishakha Shukla Ashtami. It is known as one of the тАЬTrayodasha YatraтАЭ (independent festivals) of Srimandir. Niladri […]
The Lordship of Vaisakha Masa is Madhusudan
Vaisakha Masa, is the first month in a traditional Odia Callendar. It comes after Chaitra Odia Month. The month is named after Vishakha nakshatra – one among the 27 birth […]
Ghadi Pathuli Puja at Puri
On the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, people across India celebrate new beginnings, believing that any work started on this day brings lasting success and prosperity. In Puri, this festival […]
Hanuman Jayanti and the Significance of Lord Hanuman in the Shri Jagannath Temple
Hanuman is a prominent figure in Hindu mythology and is worshipped by millions of devotees worldwide. He is considered to be the epitome of strength, devotion, and loyalty. Hanuman Jayanti, […]
Agni Utsav Purnima Agira Purnima Agijala Purnima
Agni Utsav Purnima, known locally as Agijala Purnima or Agira Purnima in Odisha, is a vibrant festival celebrated to bid farewell to winter and welcome the onset of spring. Rooted […]
Bakula Lagi Amabashya
Bakula Lagi Amabashya, also known as Bakula Amabashya or Baula Ambashya, is observed in Odisha during the months of DecemberтАУJanuary, which corresponds to the Odia month of Pousha. On this […]
Pahili Bhoga – Dhanu Sankranti
Dhanu Sankranti is celebrated on the first day of lunar Pousha month. The month of Pousha is considered the month of plenty. After collecting the harvest there is a festival […]
Bada Badia Ho, Andhare Aasi aalue Ja – Dipabali at Puri
Bada badua ho, andhaara re aasa, alua re jaa. Baaisi pahaacha re gada gadau tha. “O forefathers, come to us in this dark evening, we light your way to heaven. […]
Mahalaya :: Starting Of Durga Puja
Mahalaya is a combined word. It is formed by the combination of two words i.e Maha and Alaya. Maha means Virat(Grand), Alaya means griha (Abode). This Mahalaya is the body […]
Maha Bisubha Sakranti Odia Naba Barsha
Maha Bisubha Sakranti is one of the most significant festivals celebrated in the Indian state of Odisha. The festival, also known as Odia Nutan Barsha, Pana Sankranti, Hanuman Jayanti, Pana […]