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Festivals & Celebrations

Experience the divine celebrations throughout the year

Major Festivals

Chaitra Jatra
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Chaitra Jatra

The most important festival of the temple, Chaitra Jatra is a 21-day celebration during the Odia month of Chaitra (March-April). Lakhs of devotees perform tonsure (mundan) as an offering to the divine mothers. The festival includes special pujas, cultural programs, and a grand mela.

March - April (Chaitra Month)
Duration:15-21 days
80,000+ daily

Highlights:

Mass tonsure ceremonySpecial pujas and ritualsCultural programsGrand fair (mela)
Sankranti Mela
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Sankranti Mela

Monthly observance on every Sankranti with special darshan and offerings

Every Month (Sankranti Day)
Duration:1-2 days
15,000+ visitors

Highlights:

Special darshan arrangementsTraditional bhogaExtended temple hoursSpecial pujas

Other Important Festivals

September - October (9 days)

Navaratri

Nine nights dedicated to the worship of the Divine Mother in her various forms. Special decorations, pujas, and cultural events mark this auspicious period.

9 days
October

Dusshera (Vijayadashami)

Celebration of the victory of good over evil. Special rituals and the worship of weapons and tools are performed on this day.

1 day
March (Full Moon)

Dola Parba

Festival of colors celebrated with processions and special offerings.

2-3 days
October - November

Diwali (Kali Puja)

The festival of lights is celebrated with special illumination of the temple and Kali Puja.

5 days
October (Full Moon)

Kumar Purnima

Young women worship the moon and seek blessings for good spouses.

1 day
February - March

Maha Shivaratri

Night vigil and special worship dedicated to Lord Shiva.

1 day

Plan Your Visit

Festival dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and may vary each year. For exact dates and special arrangements during festivals, please check our News & Notices section or contact the temple office.