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• 9 October 2024
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Kumar Purnima is one of the prominent festivals in Odisha, celebrated on the full moon day of the Ashwin month (September-October). The Kumar Purnima festival is particularly important for unmarried girls, as it marks the celebration of beauty, youth, and the hope for a good husband, symbolized by the full moon. It also has strong associations with Lord Kartikeya (the …

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• 8 October 2024
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Bada Osha is a significant festival observed primarily in Odisha, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The festival takes place during the month of Kartika (October-November), particularly on the 14th day of the Kartika month, which coincides with the worship of Lord Dhabaleswar, an avatar of Lord Shiva. The celebration is especially grand at the Dhabaleswar Temple situated on an island in …

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• 7 October 2024
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Kartika Purnima, one of the most revered festivals in Odisha, is observed during the holy month of Kartika, which falls between October and November. This month is considered especially sacred in the Hindu calendar, and devotees observe various rituals, fasts, and prayers to honor Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Key Highlights of Kartika Purnima in Odisha: Spiritual Importance: The month …

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• 4 October 2024
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Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami puja in odisha, marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Celebrated with great devotion and joy across India, particularly in Mathura and Vrindavan, it falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September). Spiritual Significance: The festival commemorates the divine appearance of …

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Baliyatra, meaning “Voyage to Bali,” is one of the largest and most culturally significant festivals of Odisha, held annually in Cuttack. It commemorates the ancient maritime history of Odisha, specifically the voyages that Odia traders, known as Sadhabas, undertook to far-off lands like Bali, Java, Sumatra, and Sri Lanka for trade and cultural exchange. Baliyatra in Cuttack is celebrated with …