Ganesh Puja brings in a lot of memories along with delicious delicacies from our childhood. That holiday, Ganesh Pandals, Ganesh puja bhoji and what not. Here are Seven things that every Odia will relate to Collection of Chanda I remember collecting Chanda( the contribution fee) was a huge responsibility may it be in school , […]
Tussle Between Lord Jagannath and his wife-The story of Niladri Bije and Rasagola Dibasa
It’s pretty much common when you spend a ton of time with someone; you’ll end up bickering at some point. Bickering among couples from time to time is normal. It’s healthy for partners to disagree and to be disagreeable to a degree. This rule not only applies to humans but also to Gods and Goddesses. […]
Ratha Yatra – The Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath
Ratha – Chariot/ CarYatra – Journey Ratha Yatra is one of the most religious festivals of Odisha. Ratha Yatra marks the annual journey of Lord Jagannatha along with his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, from his home (Main Shrine) to his aunt’s home (Gundicha Mandira or Mausi Maa Mandira). It is celebrated every year […]
Snana Purima/ Snana Yatra Everything you need to know about!
Snana Purnima or Snana Yatra is one of the crucial events which is held just 15 days before the Ratha Yatra. It is also known as Debasnana Purnima. Literal meaning So let’s understand what Snana Purnima means. If we go by the literal meaning Snana means Bathing and Purnima means Full moon day. When it Snana Yatra is held? […]
Savitri Vrata
Savitri Amavasya is the no moon day in Jyestha month in the Hindu Calendar, and it means it falls in May-June in the western calendar. This day is observed as a fasting day by Hindu women as they pray for their husbands’ long lives. It is also known as Savitri Vrata or Savitri Uwaans. History […]