Tag: Sulia Yatra

The Yatra organising committee which met at Khairguda on Wednesday finalised the date of the festival and prepared a schedule of the event. The members of the committee have decided to perform animal sacrifices during the festival this time too.

Bolangir: The annual ‘Sulia Yatra’ began in Bolangir today which is observed by the tribals of Khairguda and Kumuria villages under Deogaon block of the district. The rituals began late last night after ‘Nisi Puja’ was conducted by the tribal residents in the area. As per reports, holding traditional weapons, the tribal residents will take […]

Bolangir: The annual Sulia Yatra began with much fervour in Bolangir district today. Like every year, hundreds of animals such as goat and buffalo will be sacrificed during the celebration at Khairguda village under Tusura police station in the district. On Saturday, the District Adivasi Kalyan Sangh and the Milita Sulia Puja Committee had announced […]

The district administration’s efforts to persuade tribals of the area to stop animal sacrifice during the annual Sulia Yatra tomorrow have failed. After the talks with the district administration failed today, the tribals have announced their decision to go ahead with their age-old ritual which they believe would save them from the wrath of the Nature

With the Supreme Court ruling out of any outside intervention in animal sacrifice practice that has been going on as per traditions and religious beliefs, tribals in the district are thrilled to celebrate Sulia Yatra on Tuesday

Bhubaneswar: Hundreds of animals were sacrificed as part of a tribal custom during the “Sulia Yatra” in Odisha’s Bolangir district on Tuesday. The sacrifice of animals was carried out to appease the gods. Hundreds of animals, such as goats and buffalos, were killed during the puja while the district administration and police remained mute spectators. […]

Bolangir: The famous Sulia Yatra in Bolangir district will be organised on January 19 this year in strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines. The annual festival is observed by the tribals of Khairguda and Kumuria villages under Deogaon block of the district. The Yatra organising committee on Tuesday finalised the date of the festival in a […]