Raja Utsav , Rajo Parba, Raja Celebration, or Mithuna Sankranti. Odisha’s three-day women’s festival in Odisha, India.
It is believed in Hinduism that the Bhudevi or the divine wife of Lord Vishnu undergoes menstruation during the first three days in Raja Parba. The fourth day is called Vasumati Snana, or ceremonial bath of mother Goddess Earth. The term “Raja” came from the Sanskrit word ‘Rajas’ which means menstruation and when a woman menstruates, she is called ‘Rajaswala’ or a menstruating woman, and in medieval times the festival became more popular as an agricultural holiday marking the worship of Bhudevi, who is the wife of lord Jagannath. A silver idol of Bhudevi is still to be found in the Puri Temple beside Lord Jagannath .
Raja Utsav or Celebration 2023 in Odisha date
- Raja Parba Date – Wed, Jun 14, 2023 – Fri, Jun 16, 2023
- Sajabaja or preparatory day – 13th June, 2023
- 1st day– Pahili Raja – 14th June, 2023
- 2nd day-Minthun Sankarnti -Raja Sankranti-15th June, 2023
- 3rd day –Bhudaaha or Basi Raja – 16th June, 2023
During the days of the Raja festival all agricultural activity suspended, many villages play cards, dice, ludo, kho-kho, and kabaddi during the days of the festival. Girls are playing “Raja Doli” in home and outside. “Poda pitha” and cakes are prepared and serve among the relatives.
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