Sita Navami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Maa Sita, the Divine Consort of Lord Rama. This day is also called as Sita Jayanti, Janaki Navami or Janaki Jayanti. Sita Navami is celebrated on Navami Tithi during Shukla Paksha…
Savitri Brata – Odisha is remarkable for traditional Melas, Bratas, Osha, and Pujas. Some Brata, Osha, Mela, and Puja is derived from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Purana, Grantha, etc. Mostly the former three are observed by women mainly. But the meals are…
Prathamastami is celebrated on the eighth day of Krushna Paksha Ashtami in the month of Margasira (Nov-Dec). According to the Odia Calendar, it is observed after the eighth day of Kartika Purnima. It is a unique festival celebrated majorly in…
Festivals of Odisha are inspired by the seasons, agricultural practices, and our dedication to various gods, goddesses, and folk deities. Many of the celebrations in Odisha is associated with Lord Jagannath through the Puri Rath yatra powers above all of…
Ashok Ashtami or Ashokastami is one of the main festivals devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti, the Mother Goddess. Ashoka means the protector who removes the obstacles and sorrow of the people. It is also known as Bhavani Ashtami.…
Bada Osha is one of the most important festivals in Odisha. Bada refers to big and Osha means Brata. It is essentially a major occasion of fasting. People worship Lord Shiva for his blessings on this day. Bada Osha falls…
Samba Dashami is a distinctive festival in Odisha. On the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Pausa Masa, it is celebrated as per the Odia calendar. The day is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. This puja believes…
Diwali or Deepavali is one of India’s biggest festivals with history and belief in the victory of good over evil. The word ‘Deepavali’ means rows of lighted lamps so it is called the festival of lights Hindus celebrate it with…
Kartik Purnima or Kartika Purnima is a religious festival, celebrated on the full moon day or Purnima. It is also called Tripuri Purnima and Tripurari Purnima. It is also known as Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali, the festival of lights of gods.…
Kuchipudi is the classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the major eleventh classical dances of India. Kuchipudi derives its name from the Kuchipudi village of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance with the ancient Hindu…