Covid or no-Covid era, millenium city Cuttack never leaves any stone unturned to make Durga Puja festival an occasion of pure glitter. It is here that the popular adage, all that glitters is not gold (and silver), literally is proved wrong. The city dazzles with gold and silver filigree works every year at the puja pandals and is well-known across the country for its royal celebrations. As devotees are set to bid adieu to Maa Durga, take a virtual tour of the pandals to catch a glimpse of the deity for one last time before the final ritual of idol immersion.
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It is believed that 'Dahi Pakhala' is offered to the Goddess Durga just to calm her anger after killing Mahisasura.
Durga Puja Pandals & Idols Of Cuttack City
Durga puja in the Cuttack city is famous for umpteen reasons. However, one lesser known fact, which has been a part of the century-old tradition associated with Durga Puja, is the use of flags during the immersion ceremony.
Different puja committees take out flags of different colours, symbols with special mentions on it helping people identify the idols.
The married women celebrate ‘Sindur Khela’ as they believe it symbolises the power of womanhood that will bring good fortune for them and long life for their husbands.
Kumari Pujan is an important ritual celebrated on the occasion of Maha Navmi in the state of Odisha where nine young, beautiful girls are worshipped. These girls are believed to be incarnations of Goddess Durga.
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Despite incessant rainfall triggered by a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal, the puja organisors ensured that the traditional rituals at pandals are conducted as per the vidhi and auspicious muhurat today.
As there were no Covid-related restrictions, the festival was observed with public participation after a gap of two years.
We have listed some dishes that are typically made in Odia homes during Durga Puja festivities:
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