Manabasa Gurubara (also known as Manabasa Laxmi Puja) is one of the most cherished, widely celebrated domestic festivals in Odisha. Observed on every Thursday (Gurubara) of the Hindu lunar month of Margasira (typically November/December), this…
Sabitri Brata (also known as Savitri Amavasya) is one of the most sacred fasts observed by married women in Odisha and eastern parts of India. Falling on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the lunar…
Kumar Purnima—popularly known in colloquial Odia as Kora Puni or Kumar Punei—is one of the most cheerful and visually captivating autumn festivals in Odisha. Celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the lunar month…
Joranda Mela (also known as Mahima Mela) is one of the most unique, serene, and spiritually profound religious congregations in Eastern India. Held annually at Joranda in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha, this festival serves…
The Taratarini Mela (also known as the Chaitra Jatra or Chaitra Parba) is one of the largest religious gatherings and cultural fairs in Odisha, India. Held on the scenic Kumari hills on the banks of…