Festivals of Orissa
Abode of lord Jagnnath and a confluence of Aryan, Dravidian and Adivasi culture, Orissa is place which witnesses exhilarating and colorful fairs and festivals. One of the holiest cities and one of the four dhams of Hindus, Orissa is thronged by pilgrims and tourists in large numbers. It is a crucible of mix cultures and ethnic diversity. Number of festivals and fairs are held here depicting different cultures. Destination India Tourism gives you online information on different fairs and festivals of Orissa, India and also offers tour booking of this wonderful coastal state.
One of the most famous festivals in Orissa is the festival of chariots or the Rath Yatra at Jagnnath Puri. This annual ritual is held in the beginning of the monsoon every year and is attended by not only native people but also by people from other parts of the country. In this festival the idols of lord Jagnnath, Subhadra and Balabhadra are carried on the chariot.
Konark festival is yet another important festival. Konark Sun Temple the magnificent architectural wonder is the crowning glory of the temple architecture of Orissa. As a tribute to this majestic temple, dance festival is held here every year in which eminent dancers participate. Other important festivals held in Orissa are Rajarani festival, Puri beach festivals, Chandan Yatra etc.
Fairs and Festivals in Orissa:
Rath Yatra
Konark Festival
Magh Saptami
Mahashivratri
Ashokashtami
Taralaxmi Mela
Chaitra Parba and Chhow
Sitlasasthi
Rathyatra
Dussehra etc.
When to visit Orissa:
Best time to visit Orissa is from October to April.
How to reach Orissa:
By Air: Bhubaneshwar is the only city in the state with a civil airport.
By Rail: Railheads are in Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Bhadrak, Balasore, Cuttack, Berhampur etc.
By Road: Orissa is well connected to other parts of the country through the road network NH. numbers 5,6,23,42 and 43 pass through the state.
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