1. The Period of Seclusion: Imagine the bustling Jagannath Temple suddenly falling silent as Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, retreats from public view. This period, known …
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1. The Divine Orchard: Imagine a celestial orchard where every fruit is handpicked for a divine purpose. During Ratha Jatra, a variety of fruits are offered to Lord Jagannath, each …
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1. The Ancient Origins: Imagine stepping back over a thousand years to the 12th century. This is when the grand tradition of Ratha Yatra began. Established during the reign of …
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Recently, I had the privilege of visiting Puri for the Pati Dian Darshan, just two days after the grand Snanapurnima festival. This time of year, Puri exudes a unique charm, …
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1. A Century-Old Tradition: Imagine a tradition so old that it has been celebrated since the 12th century! Snana Purnima is one such festival. It marks the first time in …
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Picture the city of Puri, Odisha, comes alive with colours, chants, and the collective excitement of millions of devotees. The streets are filled with anticipation as the grand Ratha Yatra, …
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Growing up in the coastal village of Bishnubindha in Bhadrak district, Odisha, I have cherished memories of the vibrant Raja Parba. This unique festival, deeply rooted in Odisha’s culture, is …
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ନିକଟରେ ସମ୍ବଲପୁର ଜିଲା ରେଙ୍ଗାଲି ଥାନା ଅଧୀନ ଲାରିପାଲି ଜଙ୍ଗଲରେ ପରିତ୍ୟକ୍ତ ବୋର୍ୱେଲ୍ ଭିତରୁ ଏକ ଶିଶୁକନ୍ୟା ଉଦ୍ଧାର ହୋଇଥିଲା। ଅନେକ ସଂଘର୍ଷ ପରେ ସୌଭାଗ୍ୟବଶତଃ ଶିଶୁକନ୍ୟାକୁ ଜୀବିତ ଅବସ୍ଥାରେ ଉଦ୍ଧାର କରାଯାଇଥିଲା। ଏହା ରାଜ୍ୟ ବା ଦେଶରେ ପ୍ରଥମ ଘଟଣା …
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