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Festivals
of Orissa |
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Orissa is more
often addressed as the land of festivities. And when it’s the
time for celebration, people sing and dance to the tunes of
music. It is the enthusiasm of the people that makes Orissa
appear lively and enthusiastic throughout the year. The list of
Orissa festivals is a real long one, encompassing several
religious festivals, cultural festivals and tribal festivals.
Religious fervor and beautiful colors is what characterizes the
festivals of Orissa. Every district and every community has
something unique to offer, which is reflected in the distinctive
kinds of festivals celebrated in this amazing state in India. |
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Orissa Fairs / Festivals |
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Month |
Date |
Festival |
Place |
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January |
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Magh Mela |
Orissa |
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January |
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Sattila Ekadasi |
Orissa |
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February |
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Bhouma Ekadasi |
Orissa |
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February |
- |
Kumbha Sankranti |
Orissa |
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February |
- |
Magha Purnima |
Orissa |
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February |
- |
Konark Dance Festival |
Konark, Orissa |
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February |
- |
Pankoddhar Ekadasi |
Orissa |
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March |
- |
Phagu Dasami |
Orissa |
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March |
- |
Papanasini Ekadasi |
Orissa |
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March |
- |
Meena Sankranti |
Orissa |
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March |
- |
Dola Purnima |
Orissa |
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March |
- |
Papamochani Ekadasi |
Orissa |
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April |
- |
Rama Navami |
Orissa |
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April |
- |
Kamada Ekadasi |
Orissa |
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April |
- |
Pana Sankranti |
Orissa |
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April |
- |
Chaitra Amavasya |
Orissa |
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May |
- |
Akshaya Trutiya |
Orissa |
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May |
- |
Mohini Ekadasi |
Orissa |
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May |
- |
Chandan
Yatra |
Orissa |
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May |
- |
Brusha Sankranti |
Orissa |
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May |
- |
Jala Krida Ekadasi |
Orissa |
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May |
- |
Baruthini Ekadasi |
Orissa |
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May |
- |
Savitri Amabasya |
Orissa |
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June |
- |
Raja Sankranti |
Orissa |
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June |
- |
Rath Yatra |
Puri, Orissa |
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July |
- |
Bahuda
Yatra |
Orissa |
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August |
- |
Singha Sankranti |
Orissa |
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September |
- |
Bali
Trutiya |
Orissa |
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September |
- |
Rishi
Panchami |
Orissa |
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September |
- |
Kanya Sankranti |
Orissa |
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October |
- |
Saraswati Puja |
Orissa |
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October |
- |
Mahastami |
Orissa |
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October |
- |
Kumar
Purnima |
Orissa |
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November |
- |
Kartik Purnima |
Orissa |
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November |
- |
Awala Navami |
Sakhigopal, Orissa |
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November |
- |
Bichha Sankranti |
Orissa |
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November - December |
- |
Manabasa Gurubar |
Orissa |
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November |
- |
Prathamastami |
Orissa |
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December |
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International Sand Art Festival |
Chandrabhaga beach, Konark, Orissa |
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December |
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Konark
Festival |
Sun temple, Konark, Orissa |
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December |
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Sudasha Brata |
Orissa |
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December |
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Dhanu Sankranti |
Orissa |
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