THAKURANI JATRA FESTIVAL

March 13, 2019

Preparations for the famous biennial Thakurani Jatra festival in Odisha’s Berhampur began. The celebrations will start from March 29 and continue for 32 days.

About:

Venue: Berhampur, Odisha.
When held: The Month-long festival is held once in two years.
Dedicated to: Goddess Budhi Thakurani. The Mother Goddess is worshipped in the Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple in Berhampur town in Odisha.
Ghata Parikrama: It is the most important ritual of the festival, which begins on the third day. In this the garland dedicated to Goddess Budhi Thakurani is put inside a decorated earthen pot, called Ghata.

Source : The Hindu

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