{"id":4408,"date":"2022-05-21T04:29:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T04:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/?p=4408"},"modified":"2022-05-31T07:00:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T07:00:04","slug":"parba-famous-festivals-in-odisha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/parba-famous-festivals-in-odisha\/","title":{"rendered":"Parba : Famous Festivals In Odisha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Parba  Odia Festivals\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b7oRsgR8DgI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"880\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha2.jpg 880w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha2-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha2-420x280.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously stated, Odisha is more than just the Rathyatra. If you didn&#8217;t know any better, it&#8217;s ideal if you look over the list that we&#8217;ve compiled around here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Durga Puja<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha1234.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha1234.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha1234-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha1234-105x60.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Durga Puja is very important to the Bengalis, and it is also very important to the people of Odisha. It is observed in the months of Ashwin or Kartik, in September or October, to commemorate the triumph of good over evil. The celebration commemorates the victory of Durga Maa against Mahisashur. The streets are illuminated with dazzling lights all around, while pandals dot the landscape, housing massive idols of Durga Maa, Goddess Saraswati, and Lakhsmi. along with Lord Ganesha and Karthik The event is one of the most important that the people of Odisha celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratha Yatra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha1-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha1-122x60.jpg 122w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from Durga Puja, another important event in Odisha is Ratha Yatra, or chariot festival. The celebration is so popular that people come from all over the country and even the world to enjoy it in Odisha. It is held on a full moon night during the Jyestha month. The festival honours Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. Their idols, as well as the Sudarshan chakra, are bathed on that day at Puri, Odisha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha-1536x947.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha-97x60.jpg 97w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha.jpg 1849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This holiday is celebrated for a fortnight, which is 14 days. Several religious practises and customs are performed throughout the event in accordance with the customs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Festival of Chhau<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha9-1024x618.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha9-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha9-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha9-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha9-1536x927.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha9-2048x1236.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha9-99x60.jpg 99w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chhau festival is another major and well-known festival in Odisha that should not be missed. This event is observed for three days straight by the Bhuiyan tribes of Odisha. Apart from everything else, the performance of the Chhau dance by the people of Odisha is what distinguishes it from the rest. For those who are unaware, Chhai dance is a traditional type of dance that incorporates elements of martial arts and folk dance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha10-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha10-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha10-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha10-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha10-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha10-800x530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha10-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha10.jpg 1072w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chhau dancers wear masks and traditional clothes, which adds to the excitement of the dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kalinga Mahotsav<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha12-1024x587.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha12-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha12-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha12-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha12-1536x881.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha12-105x60.jpg 105w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha12.jpg 1876w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who If you&#8217;re wondering, Kalinga Mahotsav is another renowned festival celebrated by the people of Odisha. The festival&#8217;s storey has a lot of significance that you may not be aware of. Before the reign of Ashoka, a large portion of Odisha was known as Kalinga, and it witnessed the death of several martyrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha11-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha11-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha11-104x60.jpg 104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> The Kalinga Mahotsav was founded to commemorate the victory of peace over war. Several martial arts are commemorated as part of the event to honour the contributions of the Mauryan dynasty&#8217;s martyrs. The performances take place in Bhubaneshwar&#8217;s Dhauli Shanti Stupa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Konark Dance Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha4-107x60.jpg 107w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha4-840x473.jpg 840w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dance is a highly important cultural form of art in Odisha. Konark Dance Festival is such a big deal in Odisha,&nbsp; The festival&#8217;s major goal is to bring together all of the world&#8217;s important and popular musicians on a single platform. All classical dance artists receive international prominence as a result of their work in this art form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha5-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha5-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parba-Famous-Festivals-In-Odisha5-102x60.jpg 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Odisha, the event lasts four days. The festival does contain some of the most well-known dance styles in India, such as Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, and others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As previously stated, Odisha is more than just the Rathyatra. 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