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  Lord Jagannath is a deity unique to Orissa, no other region worships a form of Vishnu like him. As Jagannath he is called the Lord of the Universe, of the three worlds of the heavens, earth and the netherworld. He is also one of the forms of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Jagannath possesses many of the qualities of Vishnu who is the preserver of the universe that has been created by Lord Brahma. So to his devotees Jagannath is kind and compassionate, patiently listening to their prayers and then offering them the joy of many colourful festivals and the most delectable offering of food. Jagannath is a protective and generous god and that is why he is so beloved of his devotees. This is a temple of truly ancient origins and it also possesses many unusual qualities. First, Krishna-Jagannath, his sister Subhadra and elder brother Balabhadra are worshipped at Puri, the only temple with the tradition of worshipping Krishna with his siblings. Then the ico...

  It is also very easy to order Oriya books on our mobile phones. Do you want to add? You can also order easily if you want. Your favorite author Manoj Das's book is also available online. This service is for you Especially for you. Pratibha Ray's book is also available, Pratibha Ray (born 21 January 1943). An Indian Oriya-language writer. She is the first Oriya woman writer to receive the Jnanpith Award. She is the fourth Oriya and seventh Indian writer to be honored with the Nananpith Award. In 1974, his first novel, "Rain, Spring, and Fall," gained readership. He was awarded the Sharla Prize in 1990 and the 1991 Prize for his book Yajnaseni (1985) She became the first woman in the country to be awarded the Statue of the Year award The book has been translated into seven languages. Bibhuti Patnaik - Oriya writer is proud of Odisha. He is one of the most influential people in the world Bibhuti Patnaik (born 25 October 1937) is a Central Sahitya Akademi Award recipie...

  Chhau Festival Another important and quite a popular festival in Odisha that you just can’t do without is the Chhau festival. This festival is celebrated for 3 days straight and is celebrated by the Bhuiyan tribes in Odisha. Apart from everything, the most important factor that sets it apart from the rest is the performance of the Chhau dance by the people in Odisha itself. For those who aren’t aware, Chhai dance is a traditional form of dance which includes a whole lot of martial arts and folk dance touches as well. The Chhau dances wear masks and traditional dresses to also further adds to the thrill of the dance even further.

  Sitalsasthi Carnival As unique as the name of the festival is, the Sitalsasthi Carnival is a very popular festival celebrated in the form of a carnival. The carnival or the festival celebrates the marriage of Lord Shiva with Lord Parvati. This is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated across all the Shiva temples in Odisha. The festival is celebrated during the month of Jyestha during the day of Shubha Panchami. Often, it is also celebrated to signify the end of the summer season and the incoming monsoons. It is predominantly celebrated in the western part of Odisha.

  Gamha Purnima While it is often known as Raksha Bandhan across the country, the same is known as Gamha Purnima in Odisha. The sisters tie rakhi on the wrist of their brother as a sign of protection and the bond between a brother and a sister. In addition to this ritual, this is also the day wherein the farmers in Odisha worship cows in the villages. The festival is commemorated with the making of a popular sweet, pitha which is then distributed among friends and family. The Utkala brahmins also celebrate the puja of Upakarma on this date.

  Makar Mela Makar Sankranti is yet another popular festival that is celebrated across Odisha. Each region around celebrates it in their different ways. The most important part of the festival is the Makar chaula which is a popular dish that is made out of rice, jaggery, coconut, and the newly harvested rice. Along with that, several pithas are made during that time without any issues whatsoever. Date: January

  Bāta Oshā is celebrated in Odisha on the month of Pousha (in between December-January, according to English calendar). It is also known as Danda Pahanra Osha or Yama Osha. God Yama is the presiding deity in this festival. It is held on the second lunar day of the dark fortnight of pousha in honour of Yama. It is popularly celebrated at Odisha. This festival is all about worshipping Yama himself, the jolly pot-bellied God in black. On this puja, the ritual fasting is only observed by the mothers. Womens wear the new clothes and do the puja and worship Yama at the junction of three or four roads by praying for the well-being of their husbands and children whenever they travel. Since the worship takes place on the road which means Bāta in Odia language, so the name of this festival is Bāta Oshā . Also a plant named ‘Bajra Muli’ worshipped near pooja’s place. And this plant is used as broom stick when the women sweeping the road. Woman who don’t have childr...

  Savitri Amavasya is a regional public holiday in the Indian state of Odisha on the last day of the dark fortnight, in the month of  Jyestha. This means it falls in May or June in the western calendar.  Traditions of Savitri Amavasya In the early morning, women take purifying baths, wear new clothes and bangles, and apply red vermilion to their foreheads. Nine types of fruits and nine types of flowers are offered to the Goddess Savitri. The women fast from sunrise to sunset. During the day they pray for their husbands to have a long life, and listen to the tale of Savitri ,  who saved her husband Satyavan from being taken by the death god. Savitri was the beautiful daughter of King Aswapati of Madra Desa. She had chosen Satyaban as her life partner. Satyaban was a prince in exile who was living in the forest with his blind father. Savitri left her palace to live with her husband and his father in the forest. She was a devoted wife and daugh...

  "Budhei Osha" also known as Budhei-Sudhei Osha or Budhi Baman Osha observed on Wednesdays in the month of Bhadrab and goddess Bimala or Tarini is worshipped with the establishment of the idol of Buddhi Baman in a Sila (Curry Stone, which is used for pressing/grinding of Masalas for Curry). If you are going to observe " Budhei Osha " this year, then you should download this Pooja Book or Budhibaman Osha/Budhei Osha Bahi Katha. The book is exclusively available for free of cost. If you are residing in Odisha, you can buy this book from any local book store to help Publisher and Owner of the book. OdiaPortal.IN do not own this book's Copyright. The women worship an idol of Maa Mangala. The idol is prepared using Turmeric and Water and given the shape of a human on a Curry Stone. Cowries are used to make the sense organs of the idol. This fast is kept for 4/5 Wednesdays by Women for their children in Odisha. According to another myth, this f...

  Lord Jagannath is a deity unique to Orissa, no other region worships a form of Vishnu like him. As Jagannath he is called the Lord of the Universe, of the three worlds of the heavens, earth and the netherworld. He is also one of the forms of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Jagannath possesses many of the qualities of Vishnu who is the preserver of the universe that has been created by Lord Brahma. So to his devotees Jagannath is kind and compassionate, patiently listening to their prayers and then offering them the joy of many colourful festivals and the most delectable offering of food. Jagannath is a protective and generous god and that is why he is so beloved of his devotees. This is a temple of truly ancient origins and it also possesses many unusual qualities. First, Krishna-Jagannath, his sister Subhadra and elder brother Balabhadra are worshipped at Puri, the only temple with the tradition of worshipping Krishna with his siblings. Then the ico...

  If you wish to flaunt your curves and portray your sense of style by allowing your drapes to speak, you should choose the ethnic weaves that have captured the market by storm and mesmerised the fashion world – the Sambalpuris. Sambalpuri sarees are India’s heritage and these sarees that once used geometrical patterns and themes of flora and fauna, today include landscapes, nature, and sometimes religious subjects as themes that are also hand painted on these handloom fabrics. Shanka, chakra, or other religious motifs that are traditional are still popular but now floral pattern motifs may also be seen on the base fabric, with designer colours and patterns chosen to provide the traditionally woven ‘Bhulia Kapta’ saree, the modern look. Sambalpuris come in both silk and cotton fabrics as well as blends. Sambalpuri sarees have their origin in the tribal belt of Sambalpur, in Odisha State, India and reflect an ancient handicraft called BandhaKala . The Unnati...