Orissa, the land of Puri Jagannath, celebrates various Hindu festivals throughout the year. Oriya festivals may vary drastically from other parts of India. In 2010 June and July months, numerous festivals are celebrated in Orissa. Jalakrida Ekadasi, Raja Sankranti, and Jagannath Purnima are the important festivals in June 2010. Puri Jagannath Rathyatra, Bahuda Yatra, Hari Sayan Ekadasi, and Vyasa Purnima or Guru Purnima are the major festivals in July 2010.
Oriya Festivals in June 2010:
- Jalakrida Ekadasi – June 8, 2010
- Savitri Amabasya – June 12, 2010
- Pahili Raja – June 14, 2010
- Raja Sankranti – June 15, 2010
- Shitala Sasthi – June 17, 2010
- Nirjala Ekadasi – June 22, 2010
- Deba Snana Purnima – June 26, 2010 – Jagannath Purnima
Oriya Hindu Festivals in July 2010:
- Khalilagi Ekadasi – July 8, 2010
- Netrotsaba – July 12, 2010
- Rath Yatra – July 13, 2010 – Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2010
- Karkat Sankranti – July 17, 2010 – Karka Sankranti
- Hera Panchami – July 17, 2010
- Bahuda Yatra – July 21, 2010
- Hari Sayan Ekadasi – July 21, 2010
- Vyasa Purnima – July 25, 2010