Sitalsasthi is an important festival of Odisha, mainly celebrated in Sambalpur region. In 2023, Sitalsasthi date is May 25. The celestial wedding of the divine couple Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is celebrated during Sitalsasthi festival. It was started 400 odd years ago. This Hindu festival is in the form of a carnival. Sitalsasthi celebrations […]
Odisha Festivals
Dola Purnima 2023 | Dol Poornima, Holi Festival in Odisha
Dola Purnima or Dol Poornima is the auspicious day during Holi festival celebrations in Orissa. In 2023, Dola Purnima date is March 7. The celebrations of Dola Purnima are similar to that of Dol Purnima festival in Bengal. In Orissa and Bengal,Holi celebrations will begin on Phagu Dasami and end on Phalgun Poornima or main […]
Oriya Festivals 2015 | Odia Festivals List 2015
Here is the list of Oriya festivals in 2015. Odisha, the land of Puri Jagannath, celebrates various Hindu festivals throughout the year. Oriya festivals may vary drastically from other parts of India. Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri, Holi, Maha Vishuba Sankranti, Puri Rathyatra, Durga Puja, and Diwali are the biggest festivals in Orissa. Maha Vishuba Sankranti […]
Odiya Festivals 2010 – Major Oriya Festivals in June and July 2010
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 […]
Oriya Festivals in 2011 – Important Hindu Orissa Festivals in 2011
Here is the list of Oriya festivals in 2011. Orissa, the land of Puri Jagannath, celebrates various Hindu festivals throughout the year. Oriya festivals may vary drastically from other parts of India. Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri, Holi, Maha Vishuba Sankranti, Puri Rathyatra, Durga Puja, and Diwali are the biggest festivals in Orissa. Maha Vishuba Sankranti […]