Tag: Mahalaya

24 killed as boat on way to Mahalaya festival sinks; 30 missing
24 killed as boat on way to Mahalaya festival sinks; 30 missing

The victims include 12 women, eight children and four men.

  • Monday, 26 September 2022
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Mahalaya: A unique anamnesis of the forefathers

Mahalaya also marks the beginning of Devi Paksha, and the beginning of Durga Puja which is celebrated with great pompous and gaiety among the people of Odisha.

  • Sunday, 25 September 2022
Mahalaya
‘Shradha’, special prayers offered to forefathers on Mahalaya today

Puri/Bhubaneswar: Specials prayers were offered and rituals held at different temples across the State as thousands of devotees thronged temples to offer ‘shradha’ (homage) to their forefathers on the occasion of Mahalaya today. Heavy footfalls were seen at Shri Jagannath temple in Puri as devotees gathered at the “Baishipahacha” (22-stairs of the temple) since morning […]

  • Wednesday, 23 June 2021
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