Gamha Purnami or Gamha Purnima is observed on Shravan Purnima, the Full Moon day in Shravan month. It celebrates the birthday or Jayanti of Lord Balarama or Bhalabadra. Gamha Purnima 2025 date is August 9. This festival is celebrated mainly in Odisha. On the day of Gamha Purnami, cattle are worshipped. Other places of country […]
Gamha Purnima
Gai Jatra 2024 | Gai Jatara Festival Celebrations in Nepal
Gai Jatra is one of the most celebrated festivals in Nepal. Gai Jatra is celebrated in the Nepali Bhadra month (August – September) or Shravan Maas. In 2024, GaiJatra date is August 20. Usually, Gai Jatra festival is celebrated on the next day to Janai Purnima or Shravan Purnima. Gai Jatara celebrates the procession of cows, […]
Gamha Dian or Gamha Diyan – Ritual in Orissa on Gamha Purnima
Gamha Dian or Gamha Diyan is the ritual or tradition performed in Orissa on Raksha Bandhan day. Gamha Dian is the celebration during Gamha Purnima. In 2012, Gamha Dian is performed on August 2. The ritual of Gamha Diyan is mainly celebrated by children and youths. During Gamha Dian, children and youth try to pluck […]