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Atakali Bhoga on 4th day of Panchuka at Padmapur, Cuttack, Odisha.

Padmapur has a ritual for the 4th day of the Panchuka. The women from 8-10 families of the Tripathy Sahi gather at the village Shiva Temple and cook Atakali and offer them to Lord Shiva as bhog (prasad).

Atakali is a traditional Odia dessert, similar to kheer. It is a pudding made from rice, jaggery/sugar, coconut, milk and dry fruits.

Padmapur is a small village in Cuttack district, located few kilometres away from Cuttack City. Padmapur and its adjoining villages are the hub of century old firecrackers cottage industries and hence known as Odisha's Sivakasi.

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Samba Dashami Ratha Yatra (chariot festival) of Surya in Arka Kshetra, Konarka, Odisha

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Preparations Complete for Jamshedpur's Oldest Bala Ganpati Vilas Ganesh Festival

The 106-year-old Ganesh Mahotsav will run from September 7 to September 21; Odisha Governor Raghubar Das to inaugurate the event. Preparations have been finalized for the Ganesh Mahotsav organized by Bala Ganpati Vilas, the oldest in Jamshedpur. JAMSHEDPUR – The city’s oldest Ganesh festival, organized by Bala Ganpati Vilas, is set to begin on September 7 and will continue until September…

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LORD JAGANNATH RATH YATRA IN PURI ( ODISHA )

Also known as Car Festival, this spectacular Chariot Festival is celebrated in the month of Asadha, on the second day of the lunar fortnight that falls during June-July. Popularly known as Rath Yatra, this festival is celebrated in the honor of Lord Jagannath who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The celebrated Ratha Yatra Festival is said to have started in the time of Svarochisha Manu of the second manvantara and is predicted to continue until the end of the second half of Lord Brahma's lifetime.

Even in the Valmiki Ramayana, it is mentioned that when Lord Rama was getting ready to leave this world, he told Vibhishan, Ravana's younger brother, to worship Lord Jagannatha, the Lord of the Iksvaku dynasty in His absence.

The Skanda Purana also fixes the date of the Ratha Yatra as the second day of the bright fortnight if the month of Ashadha, a day called Pushyami Nakshatra by astrological calculations.

The Padma Purana describes that in Purushottama-Kshetra, or Jagannatha Puri, the supremely blissful Personality of Godhead pretends to be made of wood. In this way, although the Lord takes on what appears to be a material form, it is completely spiritual by the causeless mercy of the Lord for the conditioned souls who cannot perceive the transcendental domain of His.

On the day of the festival, the wooden idols of Krishna, Balrama and Subhadra are taken out in procession in three chariots to their summer temple for a week.

The main chariot is 14 meters high and 10 meters square with 16 wheels. The actual construction of the carts begins two months before the festival day, on the third day of the bright fortnight of Vaisakha.

More than 600 trees, or 400 cubic meters of wood, are needed for the construction, taken from the local forests, along the banks of the Mahanadi River.

Using the same simple tools and procedures as they have for the past hundreds of years, once the basic elements are made, such as the wheels, the actual construction begins only a few weeks before the festival.

The ropes of the huge chariots are pulled by millions of devotees. In the ancient times, devotees would occasionally throw themselves in front of the chariot of Sri Jagananath, for it was believed that to be crushed to death under its sixteen wheels was to go straight to heaven.

Since Sri Jagannath is a form of Vishnu and Sri Krishna, many of the rituals observed in Puri temple are associated with events in the life of Sri Krishna. Thus, this annual Car Festival represents Sri Krishna's Journey from Gokul to Mathura.

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13th edition of the International Sand Art Festival begins in Odisha's Puri

The 13th edition of the International Sand Art Festival, a renowned cultural event that annually takes place on the beautiful Chandrabhaga Beach, commenced in Odisha’s Puri on Friday. This festival attracts skilled sand artists from various corners of the globe who come together to showcase their talent for creating intricate and breathtaking sculptures entirely out of sand. A picture from the…

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Odisha festival - Dhunuchi Naach - Durgotsav 2023- Hyderabad

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A Brass Akhand Diya is a traditional and popular item used in Hindu puja rituals and spiritual practices. It is also known as a Pital Diya, as it is made of brass (pital in Hindi).

AKHAND DIYA AVAILABLE

The Akhand Diya is a lamp that is designed to burn continuously throughout the puja or prayer session. It consists of a bowl-shaped base with a central stem or pillar, which holds the oil or ghee (clarified butter) for burning. The stem usually has multiple branches or arms that hold small wicks, allowing multiple flames to burn.

Brass is a preferred material for making Akhand Diyas due to its durability, heat resistance, and aesthetic appeal. Brass is also considered auspicious in Hindu traditions and is believed to have purifying properties.

Using a Brass Akhand Diya during puja or spiritual practices is believed to bring positive energy, light, and blessings into the environment. It symbolizes the presence of the divine and is often lit as an offering to deities or as a way to invoke their blessings.

When using a Brass Akhand Diya, it is important to place it on a fireproof surface and keep it away from flammable materials. It is also necessary to ensure a steady supply of oil or ghee to keep the flame burning continuously.

Please note that while I can provide information about Brass Akhand Diyas, I am unable to sell or recommend specific products. If you are interested in purchasing one, I suggest checking online marketplaces or visiting local stores that specialize in religious or spiritual items.

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Happy Second Day of Panchuka to everyone!

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Know About - History of Odisha & Geography of Odisha

In ancient times Odisha was famous as 'Kalinga'. The history of Odisha is about 5,000 years ancient. To know more in detail about Odisha's history and Geography of Odisha read our informational blog. I believe that after reading our blog you will be satisfied.

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Shri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated with Competitions at Jamshedpur Surya Mandir

Odisha Governor and ex-CM Raghubar Das graces the event; winners awarded for dance and costume contests. The Shri Krishna Janmashtami festival at Jamshedpur’s Surya Mandir concluded with lively competitions on Monday. JAMSHEDPUR – The Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Surya Mandir wrapped up with final competitions on Monday. The three-day festival at the Surya Mandir in Sidhgora ended…

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