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Savitri Brata
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This year, a few non-Odias also joined the Odia community to perform the sacred rituals on the occasion. Women tie a ceremonial sacred thread around a banyan tree, as part of the rituals.
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The rituals of Savitri Brata symbolise the infinite power of a devout wife.
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Transgenders in Bhubaneswar observed the Savitri Brata for their partners. These visuals are from Palaspalli area.
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After taking bath in the morning, the kinnars wore new sarees, bright red bangles and applied vermillion on their forehead, before assembling near banyan tree to offer puja.
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Fruits and flowers are offered to the Goddess Savitri today. Women also keep daylong fast praying for husband's longevity.
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