The second day of the traditional Raja festival, Raja Sankranti, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across Odisha today. The festival, which honours womanhood and Mother Earth, has transformed both rural and urban landscapes into vibrant centres of cultural festivities. Our correspondent reports that people of all age groups are participating in the celebrations with immense joy and devotion.
Festivities have scaled up across Odisha on the auspicious occasion of Raja Sankranti, marking the second day of the three-day Raja festival. A festive atmosphere prevails across the state, with homes, villages and public parks resonating with joy and celebration. People of all age groups are participating enthusiastically by wearing new clothes, enjoying traditional delicacies and taking part in various cultural activities. Traditional swings remain a major attraction, drawing large crowds in both rural and urban areas. Special Raja delicacies, including Poda Pitha, Arisa Pitha, Manda and Kakera, along with the customary Raja Paan, continue to be an integral part of the celebrations. Cultural and social organisations are also organising special programmes to mark the occasion. Raja holds deep cultural significance in Odisha as it celebrates womanhood and pays tribute to Mother Earth. It is believed that Mother Earth undergoes her annual menstrual cycle during this period and is therefore accorded rest and rejuvenation. Agricultural activities remain suspended as a mark of respect for nature, reflecting Odisha’s enduring cultural heritage and its close bond with agriculture.
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