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The ‘Patarpendi’ ritual of the famous Sheetal Sasthi Jatra of Odisha’s Sambalpur is scheduled to be held today. The ring ceremony for the marriage of Lord Balunkeshwar of Nandapara is also scheduled for today.
With the ceremonial wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati being planned for May 31, preparations have now entered the final stage.
‘Operation Sindoor’ Themed Tableaux Draw Attention
This year, eye-catching tableaux are being created around the theme of ‘Operation Sindoor’. The tableaux include representations of successful Indian defence systems such as the S-400, Rafale fighter jets, BrahMos and Agni missiles.
“The painting work commenced last week; it will be completed in the next two days. I have been doing this work for the last 20 years,” said a painter, Santosh Barik.
Tableau maker Nanda Kishore said, “Honouring ‘Operation Sindoor’, we have built the Agni missile, BrahMos missile and S-400 for this year’s procession.”
“Our preparation is in the final stages, and we have contacted all the concerned teams as well. This year, honouring ‘Operation Sindoor’, we have created missile tableaux that successfully countered the enemy, which will be a great attraction for many,” said Saroj Dalpat, secretary of the Jhaduapara Sheetal Sasthi Jatra committee.
Painting Underway at Baba Loknath Temple
Meanwhile, painting work is also underway at the Baba Loknath temple of Jhaduapara for the festival. Brushava, the familiar of Lord Shiva, has also been coloured by the artists, adding to the festive decorations.
Final Touches to Idols and Clay Tableaux
Several clay tableaus depicting figures such as Lord Hanuman and Kalabhairav are also being made, adding to the festival’s vibrancy.
