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  ଓଁ ନମୋ ଭଗବତେ ବାସୁଦେବାୟ __________________________ ମୁହିଁ ବିରଞ୍ଚି ଯେ କୁମାର। ନାରଦ ଆଦି ମୁନିବର। ଇନ୍ଦ୍ରାଦି ଯେତେ ଦେବବର। ନ ଜାଣୁ ମହିମା ତାହାର। ତାହାର ପ୍ରିୟ ନାହିଁ କେହି। ଅପ୍ରିୟଜନ କେହି ନାହିଁ। ମିତ୍ର ଅଇରି ନାହିଁ ଯାର। ସମାନ ଦେଖେ ଆତ୍ମପର। ସକଳ ପ୍ରାଣୀଙ୍କର ପ୍ରିୟ। ଯେଣୁ ସେ ସର୍ବଭୂତମୟ। ଏ ଚିତ୍ରକେତୁ ମହାଭାଗ। ତା ଠାରେ ବିଷ୍ଣୁ ଅନୁରାଗ। ସର୍ବତ୍ର ସମଦୃଷ୍ଟି ଏହି। ଅଚ୍ୟୁତ ପ୍ରିୟ ଯେହ୍ନେ ମୁହିଁ। ମହାତ୍ମାପୁରୁଷ ଯେ ସେହି। ଏଣୁ ବିସ୍ମୟ ତାର ତହିଁ। ନକର ସ୍ଥିରକର ମନ। ବିଷ୍ଣୁଭକତ ଏହୁଜନ। ସମଦରଶୀ ଶାନ୍ତ ସେହି। ବିସ୍ମୟ ଏଥି ଅଛି କାହିଁ। ( ଅତିବଡ଼ି ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ଦାସଙ୍କ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଭାଗବତ, ଷଷ୍ଠ ସ୍କନ୍ଧ ,ସପ୍ତଦଶ ଅଧ୍ୟାୟ ) #ପ୍ରସଙ୍ଗ - ମାତା ପାର୍ବତୀଙ୍କର ରାଜା ଚିତ୍ରକେତୁଙ୍କୁ ଅଭିଶାପ #ଅର୍ଥ - ଭଗବାନ ଶିବ କହିଲେ , ହେ ପ୍ରିୟେ ପାର୍ବତୀ ! ମୁଁ, ବ୍ରହ୍ମା , ସନତକୁମାର ଆଦି , ଦେବର୍ଷି ନାରଦ , ମୁନିଗଣ ଓ ଇନ୍ଦ୍ରାଦି ଦେବତାଗଣ ଆମ୍ଭେସବୁ କେହି ବି ସେହି ଭଗବାନଙ୍କର ମହିମାକୁ ଜାଣି ପାରୁନା। ତାଙ୍କର କେହି ପ୍ରିୟ ନୁହେଁ କି କେହି ଅପ୍ରିୟ ନୁହେଁ, କେହି ମିତ୍ର ନୁହେଁ କି କେହି ଶତ୍ରୁ ନୁହେଁ ଓ କେହି ନିଜର ନୁହେଁ କି କେହି ପର ନୁହେଁ। ତାଙ୍କ ନିକଟରେ ସମସ୍ତେ ସମାନ ଅଟନ୍ତି। ସେହି ପ୍ରଭୁ ସକଳ ପ୍ରାଣୀମାନଙ୍କର ଆତ୍ମା ହୋଇଥିବାରୁ ସେ ସକଳ ପ୍ରାଣୀମାନଙ୍କର ପରମ ପ୍ରିୟ ଅଟନ୍...

      ଆଜିର ଭାଗବତ ବାଣୀ କପିଳ ଭଗବାନ୍ କହୁଛନ୍ତି - ନିଷ୍କାମଭାବରେ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାପୂର୍ବକ ନିଜର ନିତ୍ୟନୈମିତ୍ତିକ କର୍ତ୍ତବ୍ୟ ପାଳନ କରିବା, ନିତ୍ୟ ହିଂସାରହିତ ଉତ୍ତମ କ୍ରିୟାଯୋଗ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନ କରିବା, ମୋର ପ୍ରତିମାକୁ ଦର୍ଶନ,ସ୍ପର୍ଶ, ପୂଜା, ସ୍ତୁତି ଓ ବନ୍ଦନା କରିବା,ସମସ୍ତ ପ୍ରାଣୀମାନଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ମୁଁ ରହିଛି ବୋଲି ଭାବନା ରଖିବା, ଧୈର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଓ ବୈରାଗ୍ୟ ଅବଲମ୍ବନ କରିବା, ମହାପୁରୁଷଙ୍କୁ ଯଥାର୍ଥ ସମ୍ମାନ ଦେବା,ଦୀନଜନଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି ଦୟା ଓ ସମାନ ସ୍ଥିତିର ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିମାନଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି ମିତ୍ରଭାବ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନ କରିବା, ଯମ-ନିୟମ ପାଳନ କରିବା, ଅଧ୍ୟାତ୍ମଶାସ୍ତ୍ର ଶ୍ରବଣ କରିବା ଓ ଉଚ୍ଚସ୍ବରରେ ମୋର ନାମ କୀର୍ତ୍ତନ କରିବା, ମନର ସରଳତା ରକ୍ଷା କରିବା, ସତପୁରୁଷମାନଙ୍କର ସଙ୍ଗ କରିବା ଏବଂ ଅହଂକାର ତ୍ୟାଗ କରିବା - ଏହା ହିଁ ହେଉଛି ମୋର ଧର୍ମ (ଭାଗବତଧର୍ମ) । ଏହା ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନ କରୁଥିବା ଭକ୍ତଙ୍କର ଚିତ୍ତ ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଶୁଦ୍ଧ ହୋଇ ମୋର ଗୁଣଶ୍ରବଣ ମାତ୍ରକେ ଅନାୟାସରେ ମୋଠାରେ ନିବିଷ୍ଟ ହୋଇଯାଏ । ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ଶରଣଂ                

  ଆଜିର ଭାଗବତ ବାଣୀ କପିଳ ଭଗବାନ୍ କହୁଛନ୍ତି - ବାୟୁଦ୍ବାରା ବାହିତ ଗନ୍ଧ ଯେପରି ତାହାର ଆଶ୍ରୟ ପୁଷ୍ପଠାରୁ ବାହାରି ଘ୍ରାଣେନ୍ଦ୍ରିୟରେ ପହଞ୍ଚିଯାଏ,ଭକ୍ତିଯୋଗରେ ତତ୍ପର ଓ ରାଗଦ୍ବେଷାଦି ବିକାରରହିତ ଚିତ୍ତ ସେହିପରି ପରମାତ୍ମାଙ୍କୁ ପାଇଯାଏ । ମୁଁ ଆତ୍ମାରୂପରେ ସର୍ବଦା ସବୁ ଜୀବଙ୍କ ଭିତରେ ରହିଛି, ତେଣୁ ଯେଉଁ ଲୋକ ସର୍ବଭୂତସ୍ଥିତ ପରମାତ୍ମାଙ୍କୁ ଅର୍ଥାତ୍ ମୋତେ ଅନାଦର କରି କେବଳ ପ୍ରତିମାରେ ହିଁ ମୋତେ ପୂଜା କରେ, ତାହାର ସେହି ପୂଜା କେବଳ ଆଡ଼ମ୍ବର ଭିନ୍ନ ଅନ୍ୟ କିଛି ନୁହେଁ । ମୁଁ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କର ଆତ୍ମା ଓ ପରମେଶ୍ବର; ମୁଁ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଦେହରେ ରହିଛି । ଏପରି ସ୍ଥିତିରେ ଯେ ମୋହବଶ ହୋଇ, ମୋତେ ଉପେକ୍ଷା କରି କେବଳ ପ୍ରତିମାପୂଜାରେ ଲାଗିରହେ,ତାର ଉପାସନା କେବଳ ପାଉଁଶରେ ଆହୁତି ଦେବା ସଙ୍ଗେ ସମାନ । ଯେଉଁ ବିଭେଦଦର୍ଶୀ ଓ ଅଭିମାନୀ ପୁରୁଷ ଅନ୍ୟ ଜୀବମାନଙ୍କ ସଙ୍ଗେ ଶତ୍ରୁତା କରେ ଏବଂ ସେପରି କରି ସେମାନଙ୍କ ହୃଦୟରେ ବିରାଜମାନ ମୋ ପ୍ରତି ଅର୍ଥାତ୍ ପରମାତ୍ମାଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି ଦ୍ବେଷ କରେ, ତାକୁ କଦାପି ମାନସିକ ଶାନ୍ତି ମିଳିପାରେ ନାହିଁ । ଯେଉଁ ଲୋକ ଅନ୍ୟ ଜୀବମାନଙ୍କୁ ଅପମାନିତ କରେ, ସେ ଛୋଟବଡ଼ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ସାମଗ୍ରୀରେ ନାନା ପ୍ରକାର ବିଧିବିଧାନ ସହିତ ମୋର ମୂର୍ତ୍ତିକୁ ପୂଜା କଲେ ମଧ୍ୟ ମୁଁ ତା'ଉପରେ ପ୍ରସନ୍ନ ହୁଏ ନାହିଁ । ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ଶରଣଂ

    #ଭାଗବତ_ବାଣୀ - କାହାକୁ କିଛି ଦେବି ବୋଲି କହିଥିବା କଥାକୁ ସ୍ବୀକାର କରିବା ହେଉଛି ସତ୍ୟ ଏବଂ ତାହା ଅସ୍ବୀକାର କରିବା ହେଉଛି ଅସତ୍ୟ । #ପୃଥିବୀମାତା_କହିଛନ୍ତି --- ଅସତ୍ୟଠାରୁ ବଡ଼ କୌଣସି ଅଧର୍ମ ନାହିଁ । ମୁଁ ସବୁକିଛି ସହିବାକୁ ସମର୍ଥ ; କିନ୍ତୁ ମିଥ୍ୟାବାଦୀ ମନୁଷ୍ୟର ଭାର ସହିପାରିବି ନାହିଁ । # ଗୀତା _ଜ୍ଞାନ - ସାତ୍ତ୍ଵିକ ବୁଦ୍ଧିଯୁକ୍ତ , ବୈରାଗ୍ୟର ଆଶ୍ରିତ, ଏକାନ୍ତରେ ରହିବାର ସ୍ବଭାବ ହୋଇଥିବା ଓ ନିୟମିତ ଭୋଜନ କରୁଥିବା ଜ୍ଞାନଯୋଗୀ ସାଧକ ଧୈର୍ଯ୍ୟପୂର୍ବକ ଇନ୍ଦ୍ରିୟମାନଙ୍କୁ ନିୟମନ କରି, ଶରୀର, ବାଣୀ ଓ ମନକୁ ବଶରେ ରଖି, ଶବ୍ଦାଦି ବିଷୟଗୁଡିକୁ ତ୍ୟାଗ କରି ଏବଂ ରାଗ-ଦ୍ବେଷ ଛାଡି ନିରନ୍ତର ପରମାତ୍ମାଙ୍କ ଧ୍ୟାନରେ ଲାଗିଥାଏ । ସେ ଅହଂକାର, ଜିଦ୍,ଗର୍ବ, କାମ, କ୍ରୋଧ ଓ ସଂଗ୍ରହକୁ ପରିତ୍ୟାଗ କରି ତଥା ମମତାରହିତ ଓ ଶାନ୍ତ ହୋଇ ବ୍ରହ୍ମପ୍ରାପ୍ତିର ପାତ୍ର ହୋଇଥାଏ । ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ଶରଣଂ

  ଆଜିର ଭାଗବତ ବାଣୀ କପିଳ ଭଗବାନ୍ କହୁଛନ୍ତି :- ଯାହାଙ୍କର ଚିତ୍ତ ଏକମାତ୍ର ଭଗବାନଙ୍କ ଠାରେ ହିଁ ଅଭିନିବିଷ୍ଟ,ସେପରି ମନୁଷ୍ୟଙ୍କର ବେଦବିହିତ କର୍ମରେ ପ୍ରବୃତ୍ତ ହେଉଥିବା ଓ ବିଷୟଜ୍ଞାନ ଜାତ କରୁଥିବା ଉଭୟ କର୍ମେନ୍ଦ୍ରିୟ ଓ ଜ୍ଞାନେନ୍ଦ୍ରିୟ ସ୍ବାଭାବିକରୂପରେ ସତ୍ତ୍ବମୂର୍ତ୍ତି ଶ୍ରୀହରିଙ୍କ ଅଭିମୁଖୀ ହୋଇଯିବା ହିଁ ହେଉଛି ଅହୈତୁକୀ ଭକ୍ତି । ସେହି ଭକ୍ତି ହେଉଛି ମୁକ୍ତିଠାରୁ ମଧ୍ୟ ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠତର;କାରଣ ଜଠରାଗ୍ନି ଆମେ ଖାଉଥିବା ଖାଦ୍ୟକୁ ଜୀର୍ଣ୍ଣ କରିବା ପରି ସେହି ଭକ୍ତି କର୍ମ-ସଂସ୍କାରମାନଙ୍କର ଭଣ୍ଡାରରୂପ ଲିଙ୍ଗଶରୀରକୁ ତତ୍କାଳ ଭସ୍ମ କରିଦିଏ । ମୋର ପାଦସେବାରେ ପ୍ରୀତି ରଖିଥିବା ଏବଂ ମୋ ପ୍ରସନ୍ନତା ନିମନ୍ତେ ସକଳ କର୍ମ କରୁଥିବା ଭକ୍ତମାନେ ଏପରି ଭାଗ୍ୟବାନ ଯେ,ସେମାନେ ପରସ୍ପର ମଧ୍ୟରେ ମୋର ପରାକ୍ରମ ବିଷୟ ପ୍ରେମର ସହିତ ଚର୍ଚ୍ଚା କରନ୍ତି, ଅଥଚ ମୋ ସଙ୍ଗେ ଏକାକାର ହୋଇଯିବାକୁ ଅର୍ଥାତ୍ ସାଜୁଯ୍ୟ-ମୁକ୍ତି ପାଇବାକୁ ମଧ୍ୟ ଇଚ୍ଛା କରନ୍ତି ନାହିଁ । ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ଶରଣଂ

ନମସ୍କାର ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ ସ୍ୱଗତମ----   ସମ୍ବଲପୁର: "ମହାଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ନାମ ଷ୍ଟୁବିୟମ୍, ନାମ ଷ୍ଟୁବିୟମ୍ ସୁରେଶ୍ୱରୀ |" ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ଘର ଗୁରୁବାର ଦିନ ମା ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀଙ୍କ ଭକ୍ତିରେ ଏକ ଘଣ୍ଟି ଏବଂ ହୁଲା ହୁଲି ସହିତ ଏହି ମହାଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ମନ୍ତ୍ରର ଜପକୁ ଉଠିଲା | ବିବାହିତ ଓଡିଆ ମହିଳାମାନଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ମନବାସା ଗୁରୁବାର ଏକ ଶୁଭ ଉତ୍ସବ ଭାବରେ ବିବେଚନା କରାଯାଏ | ଦେବୀ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀଙ୍କୁ ପ୍ରତି ଗୁରୁବାର ଦିନ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ହିନ୍ଦୁ ମାର୍ଗାଶିରା ମାସରେ ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ଘରେ ନିମନ୍ତ୍ରଣ କରାଯାଏ। ବିଶ୍ୱାସ କରାଯାଏ ଯେ ମାଆ ଏହି ମାସରେ ଘର ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କରନ୍ତି | ସେମି ଲିକ୍ୱିଡ୍ ଚାଉଳ ପେଷ୍ଟ କିମ୍ବା ପିଥା ବ୍ୟବହାର କରି ଚିତା ନାମକ ସ est ନ୍ଦର୍ଯ୍ୟଗତ ଭାବରେ ପରିକଳ୍ପିତ ମୋଟିଫ୍ ସହିତ ମହିଳାମାନେ ନିଜ ଘରର ପ୍ରବେଶ ଦ୍ୱାରକୁ ସଜାନ୍ତି | ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଚିତ୍ରରେ 'ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ପାଡା' (ପାଦ) ବା କମଲ, ଦେବୀଙ୍କର ପ୍ରିୟ ଫୁଲ ଏବଂ ଅନ୍ୟାନ୍ୟ ସୁନ୍ଦର ସୃଷ୍ଟି ଅନ୍ତର୍ଭୁକ୍ତ | ଜଣେ ଭକ୍ତ ମଦୁଚାନ୍ଦ ଦାଶ କହିଛନ୍ତି, ଆଜି ହେଉଛି 'ଆଦ୍ୟା ଗୁରୁବର' ବା ମାସର ପ୍ରଥମ ଗୁରୁବାର | ଗତକାଲି ରାତିରେ ଆମେ ଘର ସଫା କରି ଜୋତି କିମ୍ବା ଚିତାକୁ ଆମ ପ୍ରବେଶ ଦ୍ୱାରରୁ ପୂଜା ସ୍ଥାନକୁ ରଖିଥିଲୁ | ରୀତିନୀତି ସକାଳେ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହୋଇଥିଲା | ତା’ପରେ ଆମେ ଆମର ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ କିମ୍ବା ଖାଟୁଲି ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ମାଆ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀଙ୍କୁ ଆମ ଘରକୁ ଆସିବାକୁ ନିମନ୍ତ୍...

  ଆଜିର ଭାଗବତ ବାଣୀ କପିଳ ଭଗବାନ୍ କହୁଛନ୍ତି - ବାୟୁଦ୍ବାରା ବାହିତ ଗନ୍ଧ ଯେପରି ତାହାର ଆଶ୍ରୟ ପୁଷ୍ପଠାରୁ ବାହାରି ଘ୍ରାଣେନ୍ଦ୍ରିୟରେ ପହଞ୍ଚିଯାଏ,ଭକ୍ତିଯୋଗରେ ତତ୍ପର ଓ ରାଗଦ୍ବେଷାଦି ବିକାରରହିତ ଚିତ୍ତ ସେହିପରି ପରମାତ୍ମାଙ୍କୁ ପାଇଯାଏ । ମୁଁ ଆତ୍ମାରୂପରେ ସର୍ବଦା ସବୁ ଜୀବଙ୍କ ଭିତରେ ରହିଛି, ତେଣୁ ଯେଉଁ ଲୋକ ସର୍ବଭୂତସ୍ଥିତ ପରମାତ୍ମାଙ୍କୁ ଅର୍ଥାତ୍ ମୋତେ ଅନାଦର କରି କେବଳ ପ୍ରତିମାରେ ହିଁ ମୋତେ ପୂଜା କରେ, ତାହାର ସେହି ପୂଜା କେବଳ ଆଡ଼ମ୍ବର ଭିନ୍ନ ଅନ୍ୟ କିଛି ନୁହେଁ । ମୁଁ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କର ଆତ୍ମା ଓ ପରମେଶ୍ବର; ମୁଁ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଦେହରେ ରହିଛି । ଏପରି ସ୍ଥିତିରେ ଯେ ମୋହବଶ ହୋଇ, ମୋତେ ଉପେକ୍ଷା କରି କେବଳ ପ୍ରତିମାପୂଜାରେ ଲାଗିରହେ,ତାର ଉପାସନା କେବଳ ପାଉଁଶରେ ଆହୁତି ଦେବା ସଙ୍ଗେ ସମାନ । ଯେଉଁ ବିଭେଦଦର୍ଶୀ ଓ ଅଭିମାନୀ ପୁରୁଷ ଅନ୍ୟ ଜୀବମାନଙ୍କ ସଙ୍ଗେ ଶତ୍ରୁତା କରେ ଏବଂ ସେପରି କରି ସେମାନଙ୍କ ହୃଦୟରେ ବିରାଜମାନ ମୋ ପ୍ରତି ଅର୍ଥାତ୍ ପରମାତ୍ମାଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି ଦ୍ବେଷ କରେ, ତାକୁ କଦାପି ମାନସିକ ଶାନ୍ତି ମିଳିପାରେ ନାହିଁ । ଯେଉଁ ଲୋକ ଅନ୍ୟ ଜୀବମାନଙ୍କୁ ଅପମାନିତ କରେ, ସେ ଛୋଟବଡ଼ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ସାମଗ୍ରୀରେ ନାନା ପ୍ରକାର ବିଧିବିଧାନ ସହିତ ମୋର ମୂର୍ତ୍ତିକୁ ପୂଜା କଲେ ମଧ୍ୟ ମୁଁ ତା'ଉପରେ ପ୍ରସନ୍ନ ହୁଏ ନାହିଁ । ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ଶରଣଂ ଓଡିଆ ଭାଗବତ ବହି

  It is a centrally located temple of the city near Kharvel Nagar. It is known for its beautiful architecture and has been voted one of the top tourist spots in Bhubaneshwar. It is recommended to Hindus who fervently worship Lord Rama. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ram, who is believed by many to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Devotees have the opportunity to worship Lord Rama, Lord Lakshman, and Goddess Sita within the temple precincts. The temple complex also houses Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva, as well as other Hindu deities. Beautiful images of Lord Rama and Lakshmana and Goddess Sita are displayed in the temple. Even today, the temple was managed and built by a private trust. It is incredible how beautiful the idols of gods and goddesses are placed inside the temple. A well-kept garden flanks the temple. You can spend an evening in the evening aarti for a tranquil and spiritual experience. How to Reach: The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik Airpo...

  This unique temple is dedicated to the goddess Chamunda. It is located in a quiet corner area of the old town. It is not far from the Lingaraja Temple. It is unique because of its distinctive architecture, which has been classified as the “Unique”. Its architecture is based on the Kalinga School of Architecture transitional phase around the 9th Century AD. The temple’s outer walls are adorned with various depictions of nature, rituals, and intimate poses. From the Jaganmohan facade’s chaitya window, one can see a beautifully carved image depicting the Sun god and his seven horses. The temple is based on tantric practices, which can be seen from the wall carvings of sacrificial ceremonies. You can even see a stone pillar that was used to offer sacrifices to the goddess. How to Reach:  Baitala Deula Temple is located in Bhubaneswar in the state of Odisha. Bhubaneswar has good connections to major cities around the globe. Baitala Deula has buses that connect all ...

  Rajarani Temple is the temple’s name, which was named after Rajarania (red and yellow sandstone) that was used for its construction. The temple’s architectural beauty is enhanced by the amber-colored stone that has been eroded over time. Rajarani Temple is picturesque and displays a perfect symphony between skillful creativity, symmetry, and exquisite craftsmanship. It is no wonder that it is considered a masterpiece in Odisha Temple Architecture. It was believed to have been called Indresvara Temple. Rajarani temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was constructed during the Somavamsi rule’s later stages in the 11th century. How to reach: The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik airport; from the airport, the temple is only 6 km. If you want to reach out by train, then Bhubaneswar railway station is the nearest railway station. The nearest bus stop is Bermuda Bus Stand in Bhubaneswar.   Odisha Puri Shankha Available Here

  This temple was built in the 7th century during the reign of Shailodbhava’s dynasty. It is widely regarded as the place where the Odisha temple’s architecture began. It is also one of the best-preserved temples in the state. Parasurameswar temple is the first temple that has the entrance hall attached to the Sanctorum. The appearance of crude joints indicates a skill that has been acquired. Its antiquity is evident by the presence of Asta Grahas (8 planets) on its lintel. Saptamatrika is their first appearance in the state’s temple architecture. The Saptamatrika is a set of powers that different gods bestowed goddess Shakti. It means that every mother who is a Shakti-bearing woman inherits her powers. Parasurameswar is Lord Shiva’s presiding deity. This is in keeping with the penance of Sage Parashuram as well as the grace of Lord Shiva. Odia Book Available Here

  This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is known for its well-exquisite sculptural work and beautiful carvings. The temple was built in the 10th century AD. Legend says that this temple was one of the first temples built by the Somavamsi Dynasty. Many scholars believe that this temple was the successor to Parasurameswara Temple and was built before Brahmeswara Temple. Because of its architecture, the temple is also called the “Gem of Odisha”. The Mukteswara temple is a perfect example of the Kalinga School architecture. It is a magnificent structure built from sandstone and stands 35 feet high. The temple’s main feature is the Torana, the beautiful arched gateway. It is reminiscent of Orissa’s Buddhist influence. The gateway’s thick, the pillared arched shape is exquisitely carved with a string of beads and other ornaments. It features statues of smiling women in languorous poses. It is also known for its exquisite carvings. It’s fascinating to see unique sculpt...

  Brahmeswara temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Bhubaneswar (Odisha). It was built at the end 9th century CE. The temple is well-carved both inside and outside. The 18th year of Udyotakesari, the Somavamsi King, was the year that the temple was built. This corresponds to 1058CE. According to historians, the temple is believed to be from the end of the 11th century. This was confirmed by an inscription that was brought to Calcutta from Bhubaneswar. According to the inscription, the temple was constructed by Kolavatidevi. How to Reach: You can reach directly to Bhubaneswar airport, and then you can rent a car to Brahmeswara temple, which is about 10km from the airport. Bhubaneswar has excellent rail connections to major cities and towns. It is, therefore, the fastest and most convenient way to reach the Brahmeswara temple in Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is also easily accessible by road. You can get to your destination quickly and comfortabl...

  It is the famous southern Odisha religious spot is where the twin sister Goddess, i.e. Tara and Tarini, adorn the sanctum. It is located on the top of a hillock girdled with the holy river Rushikulya. Taratarani is a popular attraction for thousands of pilgrims, picnickers, and tourists throughout the year. You have to climb 999 stairs to reach this beautiful temple. It is fun to climb from foot to top of the hill under the shadows of the green plantation. How to Reach: If you want to reach here by flight, Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport, Berhampur is the nearest railway station. After reaching Berhampur, the temple is only 32 km from it. Then you can take a taxi or bus to reach this temple.   Maa Tarini Book Available Here

  Odisha is also known as the “Land of Lord Jagannath”, which means the Lord of all the Universe. Jagannath temple is located in Puri. It was built in the 12th Century AD. Pilgrims travel from all parts of the world to visit the Jagannath temple throughout the year. The architectural brilliance of the magnificent temple is overshadowed by the mysticism that surrounds Lord Jagannath’s cult. The temple is an architectural wonder on its own, and it is a vast architectural masterpiece. Singhadwara is the main entrance to the temple. Three entrances go along the four cardinal directions. These entrances are not aligned architecturally. How to Reach: The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport at Bhubaneswar, approximately 56 km from Puri’s heart. Puri is the nearest railway station. There are regular direct trains from several cities in India. Puri is also connected to the surrounding cities by a state highway.   Jagannath Idol Available Here

  Lingaraj temple was built in the 11 th century AD. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also known as the “The largest temple of Bhubaneswar”. The Somvanshi King Yayati II built the Lingaraja temple. This temple is built from the Redstone. Lingaraja temple is a classic example of architecture in the Kalinga style. The temple complex has 150 shrines. Lingaraj is also known as “Swayambhu” , which means self-originated Shivling. How to Reach: The nearest bus stop is the Bermuda bus stand in Bhubaneswar, from where you can board a private or local bus. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar railway station which is approximately 6 km from the temple. If you want to reach here by flight, the Biju Panik Airport is approximately 6 km from the temple. After that, you can take a taxi to reach the temple.     Odishara DevaDevi Book AvailAble HERE

  Konark Sun temple is a striking example of ancient artistry and creativity of ideas. Due to its artistry and creativity, it is also listed in the Unesco world heritage sites. The temple is dedicated to God Surya (sun). Although much of the temple is now in ruin and rack, it still retains enough charm to be captivating. It is a representation of enormous imagination. It has witnessed empires rise and fall. Yet, it still appeals to our senses today. The temple was constructed in the 13th Century CE. It was built by King Narasimhadeva, a member of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty from 1238-1250CE. Konark temple has four corners. Black Pagoda was the name given to the temple by European sailors who used its dark facade for navigation. The temple’s magnetic powers are believed to have drawn ships to the shore. How to Reach: Konark Sun Temple is located in Konark, Odisha. It is approximately 60 km from the capital Bhubaneswar and 35 km from Puri.  It is easily accessible f...

 ଅକ୍ଷୟ ତୃତୀୟା ବୈଶାଖ ମାସ ଶୁକ୍ଳ ପକ୍ଷ ତୃତୀୟ ତିଥି ରେ ପଡିଥାଏ । ତେବେ ଏହି ଦିନ ଟି ବହୁତ ଶୁଭ ହୋଇଥାଏ । କୁହାଯାଏ ଏହି ଦିନ ଆପଣ ଯାହା ବି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ବା ଦାନ କରିବେ ତାହା କେବେ କ୍ଷୟ ହୁଏ ନାହିଁ । ତେବେ ଏହି ଦିନ ଆପଣ ଯଦି ବିବାହ ଘର ଭଳି କିଛି ଶୁଭ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କରିବେ ତେବେ ତାହା ବହୁତ ଶୁଭ ହୋଇଥାଏ । ଏହି ଦିନ ଯେଉମାନେ କନ୍ୟା ଦାନ କରିଥାନ୍ତି ସେମାନଙ୍କର ସବୁ ପାପ କ୍ଷୟ ହୋଇଯାଏ ।   ତେବେ ଏହି ଅକ୍ଷୟ ତୃତୀୟା ଦିନ ବୃନ୍ଦାବନ ର ବାଙ୍କବିହାରୀ ଙ୍କ ପାଦ ଦର୍ଶନ କରିବାର ସୁଯୋଗ ମିଳିଥାଏ । ଅକ୍ଷୟ ତୃତୀୟା ଦିନ ଯଦି ଆପଣ ପବିତ୍ର ଜଳ ରେ ସ୍ନାନ କରିବେ ତେବେ ତାହା ବହୁତ ଶୁଭ ହୋଇଥାଏ । ଏହି ଦିନ ଆପଣ ଫଳ ମଧ୍ୟ ଭୋଜନ କରିପାରିବେ । ଏହି ଅକ୍ଷୟ ତୃତୀୟା ଦିନ ଟି ରେ ମା ଲଷ୍ମୀଙ୍କର ପୂଜା ଅର୍ଚ୍ଚନା କରାଯାଇଥାଏ । ଅକ୍ଷୟ ତୃତୀୟା ଦିନ ଆପଣ ଘରକୁ କୌଣସି ବି କିଛି ନୂଆ ଜିନିଷ ଆଣିପାରିବେ । ଏହା ବହୁତ ଶୁଭ ହୋଇଥାଏ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଘର ପାଇଁ । ତେବେ ଏହି ବର୍ଷ ମେ ମାସ ୩ ତାରିଖ ମଙ୍ଗଳବାର ଦିନ ଏହି ଅକ୍ଷୟ ତୃତୀୟା ପର୍ବ ପାଳିତ ହେବ । ତେବେ ଏହି ଦିନ ୬ ଟି ରାଶୀଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଆହୁରି ଶୁଭ ଫଳ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବ । ମକର ରାଶି – ଆପଣଙ୍କ ର କୌଣସି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଅଟକି ରହିଥିଲେ ତାହା ଏବେ ପୂର୍ଣ ହେବ । ଅର୍ଥ ଲାଭର ଯୋଗ ଅଛି । ଆପଣଙ୍କର ଜମି ସମ୍ପ୍ରତି ଆଦି ରେ ଲାଭ ବାନ ରହିବେ । ମୀନ ରାଶି – ଏହି ରାଶିର ଲୋ...

  କାର୍ତିକ ମାସରେ ଅଁଳା ନବମୀ ପାଳନ କରାଯାଏ । ଏମିତି ମାନ୍ୟତା ଅଛିକି ସେହି ଦିନ ଭଗବାନ ଗୋକୁଳ ଛାଡି ମଥୁରା ଯାଇଥିଲେ । ଏହି ଦିନ ମହିଳାମାନେ ଜଲ୍ଦି ଉଠିକି ଗାଧୋଇ  ସଫା କପଡା ପିନ୍ଧିକି ଅଁଳା ଗଛର ପୂଜା କରିଥାନ୍ତି । ଗଛରେ କ୍ଷୀର ଢାଳି ନାଲି ସୂତାରେ ଅଁଳା ଗଛର ୮ ଥର ନହେଲେ ୧୦୮ ଥର ପରିକ୍ରମା କରନ୍ତି । ସମସ୍ତେ ବସି କଥା ଶୁଣିଥାନ୍ତି ଓ ଗଛ ପାଖରେ ହିଁ ଭୋଜନ କରିଥାନ୍ତି । ଏମିତି କୁହାଯାଏକି ଅଁଳା ନବମୀ ବ୍ରତ ସନ୍ତାନ ପ୍ରାପ୍ତି ଓ ପରିବାରର ସୁଖଶାନ୍ତି ପାଇଁ କରାଯାଇଥାଏ । ଆସନ୍ତୁ ଜାଣିବା ଅଁଳା ନବମୀ ବିଷୟରେ । ଜଣେ ସେଠ ସେଠାଣି ଥିଲେ, ତାଙ୍କର ପାଞ୍ଚ ପୁଅ ଓ ପାଞ୍ଚ ବୋହୁ ଥିଲେ । ସେଠ ସେଠାଣି ବହୁତ ଧାର୍ମିକ ପ୍ରବୃତିର ଥିଲେ, ତାଙ୍କ ପାଖରେ ଏତେ ସୁନା ଚାନ୍ଦି, ଟଙ୍କା ପଇସା ଥିଲା ।ଧନ ଏତେ ଥିଲାଜେ ତାକୁ ରଖିବା ପାଇଁ ବହୁତ ଚାକର ଥିଲେ ତାକୁ ଗଣିବା ବଦଳରେ ଓଜନ କରି  ରଖୁଥିଲେ ।  ସେଠାଣିର ଗୋଟେ ନିୟମ ଥିଲା ସେ ପ୍ରତିଦିନ ପୂଜା କରି ସୁନାର ଅଁଳା ଦାନ କରୁଥିଲା । ତାପରେ ହିଁ ଭୋଜନ କରୁଥିଲେ । ଏହିଭଳି ସେଠ ସେଠାଣି ଆରମରେ ରହୁଥିଲେ । ଗୋଟେ ଦିନ ସେଠାଣିର ବୋହୁ ଭବିଲା ଯଦି ଶାଶୁ ମା ପ୍ରତିଦିନ ସୁନାର ଅଁଳା ଦାନ ଦେବେ କିଛି ଆଉ  ରହିବନି ଆମ ପାଖରେ । ଆଉ ସବୁ ବୋହୁମାନେ ମିଶିକି ଶାଶୁଙ୍କୁ କହିଲେ ସେନା ଅଁଳା ଜାଗାରେ ଗୋଟେ ସାଦା ଅଁଳା ଦା...

  Dwitibahan Osha or Dutiya Osha or Pua Jiuntia Osha or Jimutabahan Osha is one of famous Osha observed in Odisha. "Dutiya Osha or  Dwitibahan Osha" observed every year on the day of Aswina Krushna Astami or Mula Astami. This osha observed by mothers (with day long completely fast "Nirjwala Upabasa") to invoke the grace of Lord “Dutibahana” for the long life and prosperity of their sons. Dutiya Osha (Dwitibahan Osha/Pua Jiuntia Osha) - Full 22 Chapter Odia Bahi Gita Dutiya Osha Odia Puja Gita was written by Odia Poet Purusottam Das . The Book based on 22 chapters describing various stories for Dutiya Osha. The book is most helpful at the time of Puja. So, if you are unable to get the book at your local book store or if you are aboard, you must download and use this eBook for your Puja.   ଆପନଙ୍କୁ ଯଦି ଓଷା ବହି ଆବଶ୍ୟକ ଅଛି ତାହେଲେ ଆପଣ ଅନଲାଇନ୍‌ରେ ଅର୍ଡର କରିପାରିବେ ! ଏଠି ଆପଣ କ୍ଲିକ୍ କରନ୍ତୁ--- ଓଷା ବହି 

  Baripada Tourism    At a distance of 248km from Kolkata and 256km from Bhubaneshwar, Baripada is a city, recognised by its beautiful culture and an essence of purity in nature. Its Rath Yatra is considered the biggest and oldest after Puri and thus Baripada is also known as Dwitiya Srikhetra (Second Puri) It is host to the world famous Car Festival (Rathyatra) which allows only women to pull the Rath of Maa Subhadra and gathers huge crowds. One also finds here temples, known to be one of the oldest in Odisha and which see devotees coming from all over with a stong sense of faith and devotion. An event is organised here, during the mid of April that celebrates the best talents of Chhau, a world renowned dance form, indigenous to the region. Baripada is also known for its Bangripori "tusser" fabric, that can be found anywhere in its local markets. Also, do not miss the Simlipal Nature Park w...

  Bhubaneswar – Land Of Beautiful Architecture Known as the Temple City of India , Bhubaneswar is among the best tourist places to visit in Odisha. It is a classic example of history, heritage, and urbanization. The place has marvellous temples showcasing amazing artwork, wildlife sanctuaries, and exhilarating caves. Key Attractions In Bhubaneswar: Dhauli Hills, Udayagiri & Khandagiri caves, Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavations, Bindu Sarovara, Nandan Kanan Zoological Park, Satkosia Tiger Reserve, and temples of Mukteswar, Lingaraj, Brahmeswara, & Parasurameswara Places To Stay:  Paradise, Atithi, Paradise Convention, Fortune Park Sishmo, Hotel Priya Best Time To Visit: October to March

  Cuttack Tourism   Referred to as the cultural capital of Odisha, Cuttack is a commercial city with plenty of impressive tourist attractions. Cuttack is the second-largest city in Odisha and the former capital as well. Local handicrafts of this state are displayed and traded in this very city. Cuttack is always buzzing with cultural activities and plays host to a variety of festivals like the Baliyatra, which commemorates the ancient trade links the countries like Java, Bali and Sumatra, Durga Puja and the Kite Festival which is held in the month of January.  Cuttack is also known as the silver city because of its famous silver work. SurCuttack is a highly-planned city and has a number of tourist attractions which will make a person's trip here a memorable one.

  "The city of the Sun Temple" Konark Tourism   Konark, in the state of Orissa is renowned world over for the Sun Temple which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Annual dance festival and its beautiful sandy beaches. Konark's Sun Temple is an architectural marvel and is one of the most beautiful monuments of India. The Annual Dance Festival is a five day-long cultural extravaganza which invites unique dancing talent from all over the country. This festival is a grand celebration of our country's rich cultural and artistic legacy, an event to truly rejoice the various dance forms that our country has invented. The celebrations happen with the backdrop of the Sun temple, adding grandeur and magnificence to the whole program. Besides this, Konark also hosts the Sun Festival, where devotees offer prayers to the Sun God by taking dips in the sea. The Dance Festival also host...

  Bhubaneswar Tourism   Bhubaneswar, the temple city of India, once known for its architecture and grand temples, is presently a thriving centre for commerce and business. Bhubaneshwar is an ancient city replete with beautiful historic temples which attract pilgrims and tourists from all over the country. The name of the city literally means Lord of the Universe, rightly reflected in the number of temples here and the religious fervor of its locals. This is now a bustling city where the history is beautifully intertwined with its modern and progressive present. Bhubaneshwar being the centre for religious tourism has a number of majestic temples built centuries ago which have still retained their original over all these years. Among them the Lingaraj temple and the Parasurameswara temple are must-visits and attract tourists for all parts of the country.

"Rath Yatra and the Beaches" Puri Tourism   Puri in Odisha is one of the four must-visit pilgrimage sites for Hindus because of Jagannath Temple that forms the part of Char Dham in India. Puri is a beach city located on the coast of Bay of Bengal which is one of the favourites among people of West Bengal for a short trip. Having gained popularity among hippies back in the 1970s due to the legalisation of Bhang, Puri is still a popular destination among backpackers, however, the availability of bhang is now limited. With a plethora of hotels and homestays, the local tourist like to stay near the New Marine Drive and the backpackers prefer to stay near Chakra Tirtha. The Rath Yatra (chariot festival) which takes place during the month of June-July should not be missed if you are planning to visit during this time.

  Chatar Jatra Khond People from the Kalahandi district in Odisha celebrate Chatar Jatra by worshipping their family Goddess, Maa Manikeswari. Maa Manikeswari is represented with a bamboo stick tied in a black cloth. The celebration starts at the night of Durga Ashtami. On the next day, on Dura Navami, the Goddess is carried around on 3 km long Jatra. The people celebrate by performing Ghumura dance. Animal sacrifices are also a part of the festival. Time of celebration-  On the day of Durga Ashtami These are the few festivals of Orissa that represents the culture and beauty of this coastal state of India. With every festival being unique and extravagant with its culture and customs, each of them will lure you to be part of the grand celebration!     କଣ ଆପଣ ହାତ ତିଆରି କାନ ଫୁଲ ଖୋଜୁଛନ୍ତି ? ଘାସରେ ତିଆରି କାନଫୁଲ ଏଠି ମିଳେ, ଏବଂ ସୁନ୍ଦର ହାଲୁକା ର ଜଦି ଆପଣ ଚାହାନ୍ତି ତେବେ ଏଠି କ୍ଲିକ୍ କରନ୍ତୁ ! କାନଫୁଲ

  Naukhai Nuakhai is the agricultural festival observed by people of Western Odisha & in some Chhattisgarh region in India. Nuakhai is observed to welcome the new rice of the season. It is the most important social festival of Odisha but particularly of a high significance in Western Odisha and adjoining areas. The word ‘nua’ means new and ‘khai’ means food, so the name means the new crop that the farmers harvest marking the start of the harvesting season. In recent years the festival is celebrated all around the country by people of Orissa who have migrated to these places. Time of celebration - The festival is observed one day after the Ganesh Chaturthi every year (August or September) ଓଡିଶାର ହାତ ତିଆରି ପେପର ମେଚ୍ ଜିନିଷ ଏବେ ଅନଲାଇନ୍‌ରେ ମିଳିଲାଣି ! ହଁ ଆଜ୍ଞା ! ଚାଲନ୍ତୁ ସେ ହାତ ତିଆରି ଜିନିଷକୁ ଦେଖିବା ! ଦେଖିବା ପାଇଂ ଏଠି କ୍ଲିକ୍‌ କରନ୍ତୁ -- ପେପରମେଚ

  Puri Beach Festival Puri Beach Festival is an annual celeberation that takes place in the month of November for about five days. During this festival, various cultural events and exhibitions along with fashion shows, food, adventure sports make it a wonderful celebration. It is a platform to highlight the cultural heritage of Orissa and is attended by a number of tourists from all over India.       ଓଡିଶାର ଶଙ୍ଖ ବହୁତ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ଆପଣ ଘରେ ବସି ମଧ୍ୟ ଅର୍ଡର କରିପାରିବେ ପୁରୀ ଶଙ୍ଖ ! ଆଜି ହିଁ ଅର୍ଡର କରନ୍ତୁ ! ଅର୍ଡର କରିବା ପାଇଁ ଏଠି କ୍ଲିକ୍ କରନ୍ତୁ --- ଓଡିଶା ପୁରୀ ଶଙ୍ଖ

  Chhau Festival Chhau Festival  To represent the tribal life and traditional dances of Orissa, Chhau festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the whole of Orrisa. This festival is primarily attached to the Odissi dance form- Mayurbhanj Chhau. During this festival, people of Orissa worship Lord Shiva. The trained classical dancers perform the act of Chhau with masks covering their faces. The dance form has various classical and martial arts elements in it. Chhau festival offers a complete treat of dance performances, great food and vibrant tribal life of Orrisa. ଓଡିଶାର ଚାନ୍ଦୁଆ ଘରେ ବସି ମଧ୍ୟ ଅର୍ଡର କରିପାରିବେ ! ଏଠି କ୍ଲିକ୍ କରନ୍ତୁ ଚାନ୍ଦୁଆ ପାଇଂ ---- ଚାନ୍ଦୁଆ    

  Makar Mela Makar Mela Makar Sankranti or Makar Mela is another important festival of Orrisa. The festival is celebrated when the Sun enters the orbit of Capricorn and by this time harvest of new paddy, sugarcane crops are over. On this auspicious day, people of Orissa offer prayers and food to the Sun God to have a healthy and prosperous life.   ମକର ମେଳା ଓଡିଶାର ଏକ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ପର୍ବ ! ଓଡିଶର ଇତିହାସ ବିଷୟରେ ଜାଣିବା ପାଇଁ ଆପଣ ଏହି ବହିଟି ପଢି ପାରିବେ ! ଓଡିଶାର ଇତିହାସ

  Magha Saptmi Magha Saptmi  celebrated festivals of Konark temple is Magha Saptmi. On this day thousands of people gather on the shore of Bay of Bengal to offer their prayers to the sea. Devotees take a holy dip in the sea near Chandrabhaga beach and welcome the rising Sun with prayers. This festival also marks the beginning of grand fair at Khandagiri near Bhubaneswar which lasts for a week. The shore of Bay and Bengal and the offerings made to the Sun temple add the feeling of festivity among the people of Orissa.   ଓଡିଶା ଏକ ପର୍ବ ଓ ପର୍ବାଣୀରେ ରାଜ୍ୟ ୧୨ ମାସରେ ୧୩ ପର୍ବ ! ବହୁତ୍ ପୂଜା ମଧ୍ୟ କରାଜାଏ ! ମନରେ ବିଶ୍ୱାସ ରଖି ଭକ୍ତ ଭଗବାନଙ୍କୁ ଡାକିଥାଏ ! କିଛି ମଧ୍ୟ ଆମେ ନିଜେ ପୂଜା କରିଥାଉ ଯେପରିକି ସାବିତ୍ରି ବ୍ରତ ! ଇତ୍ୟାଦି  ଆପଣ ଏବେ ଘରେ ବସି ପୂଜା ବହି ଅର୍ଡର କରିପାରିବେ  ଯେପରିକି ୧-ମାଘ ମାହାତ୍ମ୍ୟ  ୨-କାର୍ତ୍ତିକ ମାହାତ୍ମ୍ୟ ୩-ବୁଧେଇ ଓଷା ୪-ଜହ୍ନି ଓଷା ୫-ସନ୍ତୋଷି ମାତାଙ୍କ ଓଷା ୬-ଷୋଳ ଶୁକ୍ରବାର ବ୍ରତ ୭-ସୁଦଶା ବ୍ରତ ୮-ଖୁଦୁରୁକୁଣି ଓଷା ୯-ଗଙ୍ଗା ମାହାତ୍ମ୍ୟ ୧୦-ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ବ୍ରତ  ଇତ୍ୟାଦି ବହି ଏବେ ଅନଲାଇନ୍‌ରେ ମିଳ...

  Rath Yatra Rath Yatra Also known as Car Festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath who is believed to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna. The Rath or Chariot Yatra on this festival represents the journey of Lord Krishna from Gokul to Mathura. The huge deities of Krishna, Balaram and Subhadra are taken for a religious yatra on the chariots to the summer temple for a week. The main chariot is 14 meters high and 10 meters square with 16 wheels, construction of which is began two months prior to the festival. People of Orissa actively participate in the Rath Yatra. The people have always been connected to this traditional festival of Orrisa, so much that in the olden times, the devotees used to jump to death in front of the Rath under the belief that dying under the Jagannath’s chariot will send them to heaven.  ଆପଣ ମଧ୍ୟ ଘରେ ବସି ଶ୍ରୀଜଗନ୍ନାଥଙ୍କ ବହି ପଢିପାରିବେ, ହଁ ଆଜ୍ଞା .. ଏବେ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥଙ୍କ ବହି ଅନଲାଇନ୍‌ରେ ମିଳୁଛି ! ତେବେ ଡେରି କାହିଁକି ଏବେ ହିଁ ଅର୍ଡର କରନ୍ତୁ ! ଅର୍ଡର କର...

  Raja Parba Raja Parba Raja Parba is a four-day long festival which is fondly celebrated all over the state of Orrisa. This festival is celebrated to bring prosperity in agriculture fields and also to celebrate womanhood. The festival is dedicated to Basu- Mata , the Earth Goddess and during this festival, all the agriculture activities are stopped to allow the Goddess to rest. It is believed that during this period the Goddess undergoes her menstrual cycle, and to respect the womanhood of the Mother Earth, all the activities such as ploughing, plucking, cutting trees, that can hurt nature are prevented.   କ"ଣ ଆପଣ ଓଡିଆ ବହି ବିଭୁତି ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକଙ୍କ ବହି ଖୋଜୁଛନ୍ତି କି ? ତାହେଲେ ଏଠି କ୍ଲିକ୍ କରନ୍ତୁ -- ବିଭୁତି ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ

  Mahabisuva Sankranti Makar Sankrani Mahabisuva Sankranti is celebrated to mark the new year as per the Odia Calendar in the month of April. The festival is also known as Pana Sankranti. Pana- a drink made from Misri and water is hung over the Tulsi plant to represent the rain. This festival is very auspicious for farming and agricultural activities in Orrisa. On this day special offerings are made to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Hanuman. Devotees pay a visit to the Devi temples and pray for their great year ahead.       IS you lookning  Prativa Ray Book Then Click The Link-- HERE   କ"ଣ ଆପଣ ଓଡିଆ ପ୍ରତିଭା ରାୟଙ୍କ ବହି ଖୋଜୁଛନ୍ତି କି ? ତାହେଲେ ଏହି ଲିଙ୍କ୍ ରେ କ୍ଲିକ୍ କରନ୍ତୁ ! ପ୍ରତିଭା ରାୟ

  Konark Dance Festival Konark Dance Festival Dedicated purely to the beauty of Konark Sun Temple and the elegance of Odissi dance, this festival is beyond religions and customs. The festival is celebrated to pay tribute to the ancient beauty of the Konark Temple. As the sun sets down, the temple wears a vibrant look with lights adding on to its beauty. Konark Dance Festival is organised by Odissi dancer Gangadhar Pradhan’s Odisha Dance Academy at Konark Natya Mandap in Konark. Famous classical dancers get together to be a part of this extravagant celebration which is fondly enjoyed by the people from around the globe.     Is you looking Odia Book  by Manoj Das Then Click The Link HERE

  Chandan Yatra Chandan Yatra   Also known as Gandhalepana Yatra, it is the longest festival of Orissa which is celebrated at Jagannath temple at Puri. The 42-day long festival is celebrated by worshiping the deities with sandal mixed water. The deities are taken out of the temple for a holy patron in water in the traditional boats called ‘ Chapa’. The boats are beautifully decorated generally in red and white colour to give the resemblance of a swan floating in the water. The conclusion of the pompous festival is marked at the Vishnu or Shiva temples in Puri. Thousand of pilgrimages gather to take part in the celebration of this great festival of Orrisa.

 The festival has an interesting story connected with its celebration. A major part of Orrisa was earlier known as Kalinga, the land which is seen brutal murders and death of martyrs during the reign of Ashoka. It is at this place that Ashoka decided to live a peaceful and non- violent life. Kalinga Mahotsav is celebrated to mark the victory of peace over war. To pay tribute to the martyrs of Mauryan dynasty various Martial art acts are performed on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar at Dhauli Shanti Stupa. The vibrant and brave performances of martial arts not only attracts the people of Orissa but from all over the world.

 Durga Pooja is the most important festival of Orissa which is magnificently celebrated all over the state of Orrisa. It is celebrated in the month of Ashwin or Kartik, (September or October as per the English calendar). The streets and lighted up and Pandals are decorated to set the spirit of festivity among the people. The huge idols of Durga Maa along with two other avatars of Maa Laxmi and Maa Saraswati are immaculate in the Pandals. The chants of Mantras and morning and evening Artis can be heard to mark the grand celebration of this festival. Durga Pooja is celebrated for three – four days in Orissa and holds an important significance for the Hindu devotees.