Durga Puja | Festivals in Odisha |
About Durga Puja: |
Durga Puja is the most important festival of Odisha which is magnificently celebrated all over the state of Odisha. This festival is widely celebrate in India. It is celebrated in the month of Aswin or Kartik i.e. September or October according to the English Calendar. The streets and lighted up and Pandals are decorated to set the spirit of festivity among the people. Usually the pandal is beautifully decorated. The festival of Durga Puja begins with the Mahayana, which is the first phase of Ashwin waxing moon.
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Location infomation of Durga Puja:Address: Odisha 753001 |
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History Durga Puja:Durga Puja is a festival, which is celebrated for 10 days. Durga Puja is celebrated in Odisha with two different ways. Durga Puja is celebrated with proper rituals for 16 days in Shakti peethas (Goddess temple), starting from Krishnapaksha Ashtami to Shukla paksha Navami of Hindu Oriya Calendar. Usually the pandal is beautifully decorated. Durga Puja is celebrated for three-four days in Orissa and there is an important for Hindu devotees. |
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Nearest Petrol Pump near by Durga Puja:
Mission Rd, Biju Patnaik Colony, Cuttack, Odisha 753008
Gandarpur, Cuttack, Odisha 753004
Gandarpur, Cuttack, Odisha 753003
HP Dealers. Cuttack Orissa, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 753001
Survey & Agriculture Settlement Colony, Chauliaganj, Cuttack, Odisha 753004
HPC Dealer At&pophulnakhra DT Orissa, Phulnakhara, Odisha 754001
Jatni, Nayapalli, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751001
NH16, Kalibati, Odisha 752020 |
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Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary |
Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary is one of the best sanctuary in Odisha. This sanctuary is located at Balasore district. This place is famous for majestic forest and wild animals. The main attraction of this sanctuary animals are Elephant, Bison, Wild boars, pythons Leopards and varieties of birds. This forest is a favorite in birdwatchers. more |
Khandadhar Waterfalls |
Khandadhar waterfall is the second highest waterfall in Odisha. It is located at Sundhergarh district. It is about 105 Km from Rourkela. Khanda means shord or Talvar and Dhar means dhara or a fall. Khandadhar waterfall at 244 meters and 12th highest waterfall in India. This waterfall has wonderful view with natural beauty. The beauty of this magnificent spring flows in the months of the monsoon when the water from the rivulet overflow.more |
Dhauli Giri Hills |
Dhauli Giri Hills is an important Buddhist pilgrimage place near Bhubaneswar. This hills is situated River Daya. Dhauli Giri is surrounded by paddy fields. This hill for famous for the Kalinga War that brought the transformation of Ashoka. Near this hill Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa was constructed in 1972 by the Japan Buddha Sangha. This place has beautiful landscape.more |
Khandadhar Waterfalls |
Khandadhar waterfall is the second highest waterfall in Odisha. It is located at Sundhergarh district. It is about 105 Km from Rourkela. Khanda means shord or Talvar and Dhar means dhara or a fall. Khandadhar waterfall at 244 meters and 12th highest waterfall in India. This waterfall has wonderful view with natural beauty. The beauty of this magnificent spring flows in the months of the monsoon when the water from the rivulet overflow.more |
Chilika Lake |
This is the biggest lake in Odisha. It is Asia’s largest salted water lake located in Odisha. Lake is very beautiful. There is sea mouth, bird sanctuary, Dolphin to see in Chilika Lake. This is the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of bird. It is a beautiful lake and boat ride was very calming and peaceful.more |