Tag: Gosani Jatra

At a time when people in other cities are bidding adieu to the Goddess Durga, the holy city is bracing up for Gosani Yatra after a gap of two years.

Puri: When Goddess Durga is being invoked everywhere for Dusherra, Puri has begun celebrating the festival with a traditional touch. The pilgrim town is observing Gosani Jatra, its own ancient form of Dusherra. The Goddess’ idols are usually between 15 to 20 feet high and the decorations are also unique as local crafts of sola […]