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Raja, A Festival Of Fun, Frolic & Mouthwatering Delicacies

Raja is a quintessential festival of Odisha celebrated each year during the Odia month of Asadha

(2nd week of June). Unique in many aspects, Raja is counted as one of the major agrarian

festivals of the state and is celebrated in complete grandiose predominantly in the coastal

districts of Odisha. What makes Raja so special is the unique amalgamation of rich tradition

along with fun, frolic and mouthwatering cuisines amidst the first showers of monsoon. A

festival that in true sense aids to reconnect with ones family and roots.

Listed below are the seven pointers summing up the most joyous festival, Raja

1. The Festival

Raja is primarily observed for three days. The very first day of this three day long festival is

termed as Pahili Rajawhich is also considered to be the last day of the monthJestha

(summers). The second day is named as Raja Sankaranti; first day of the month

Asadha(monsoons). The concluding day is named in local dialect as Bhuin Dahanapopularly

known as Sesa Raja(last day). However, the festival in some parts of the regions actually ranges

for a period of four days with inclusion of the fourth day termed as Basumata Puja or Basumata

Gadhua(Bathing & praying of mother earth).


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2. Legend Associated

It is believed that during the festival of Raja, mother earth undergoes her menstruating state.

Hence in order to give rest to the mother earth it is advised to abstain from all kinds of

agricultural work along with prohibition on digging of soil or tempering it any possible manner.

Considering this state of mother earth, the women folk particularly the unmarried girls are

forbidden from all kinds of regular domestic activities. The list of restriction starts from not

carrying out any kitchen activities, sweeping floors, combing of hairs and walking bare foot.

Having said this with the advent of time some of these restrictions are seldom followed

especially in urban localities.

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3. Time of fun for women folks

Abstained from all sorts of domestic work and physical labor, the women community of the

state deck themselves up in the most adorable manner during these three days of time.

Adorned with new clothes, altaand other traditional attires, they cheerfully indulge in fun and

frolic of the festivity. From playing swings, engaging in different games to savoring themouthwatering delicacies; Raja is indeed the best time for the girls.

4. Men folk too have their share of Fun

Raja is not only all girls affair, the festivity of Raja is so gripping that it gets all the men folk

residing at different parts of the state and country get back to their village. Getting laid back,

enjoying the lip-smacking cuisines, playing cards with village buddies to indulging in nostalgic

games like Kabbadi, ludo and others. Who can resist not returning home in such an engrossing

festival!


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5. Mouthwatering Traditional Delicacies

When we talk of Raja, one thing that instantly comes to our mind is Poda Pitha. The aroma

and taste of the particularpitha is so alluring that it happens to be Lord Jagannaths favorite

and is savored by him each time after having the meal. Other than thepoda pitha delicacies

like Arisa pitha, Mutton curry and Raja Panamakes it one of the most dearest and special

festival in every odia household.
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6. Filmy Extravaganza

Raja from the very beginning has been one of the most preferred and sought after festivals for

the Ollywood film makers. Infact some of the biggest hits of Odia cinema has happened to be

during Raja. Engrossed in the festivity and leisurely mood, people flock in large numbers along

with their kith and kin to the nearest theaters. This year too has been no exception, 3 big

banner films have released including that of the Superstar Anubhav Mohantys Agastya


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7. A Festival Like No Other

Raja is one of the most unique festivals which has a blend of rich tradition along with fun andfrolic. The entire family and village comes together and enjoy the festival with utmost joy.

Playing multitude of nostalgic games with your dearest friends, visiting friends and relatives

houses to savor the tempting traditional cuisine, sitting on the swing relishing the Podapitha

and Raja panaand spending amiable time with family amidst the first showers of monsoon

makes Raja a festival like no other.


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Raja indeed is a unique festival among all the festivals that Odias celebrate.

Wishing all of you a very Happy Raja.

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