Why do we celebrate Raja?
Why do we celebrate Raja?
Raja is an abbreviation used for Rajaswala (meaning a menstruating woman) and is celebrated across Odisha and Odias living outside. It signifies the menstrual cycle of the earth similar to that of a woman. Similar to women, the earth is considered to be in a latent stage during these days.
What happens in Raja festival?
This is a three-day-long festival to celebrate womanhood. It takes place on Mithuna Sankranti, where the second day of the festival signifies the beginning of the solar month of Mithuna from which the season of rain starts. This is one of the most famous festivals in Odisha that pays tribute to the menstruation cycle.
What should we do on Raja Sankranti?
Traditions of Raja Sankranti No farming takes place and everyone abstains from walking barefoot on the earth. This is to prepare the earth for the coming rain. Unmarried girls will dress in new clothes or wear traditional Saree and Alata (red dye) on their feet.
What is the main festival of Odisha?
Ratha Yatra (ରଥଯାତ୍ରା) is an annual Hindu festival which originated in Puri in Odisha. The festival is celebrated all over Odisha on the 2nd day of dark fortnight the lunar month of Ashadha (Asadha Sukla Dutiya) usually in June/July.
What is Raja in Odia?
Interestingly, the word ‘Raja’ in Odia means menstruation, and it is derived from Rajaswala, meaning a menstruating woman.
What is Pahili Raja?
Raja Parba is a three day festival in Odisha which celebrates menstruation and womanhood. It is believed that Mother Earth goes through a menstrual cycle for three days and is given a ritualistic bath on the fourth day.
What is Raja festival in Odisha?
Apart from the world-famous Ratha Yatra, which takes place in June, Odia people also celebrate a unique festival called Raja. This is a three-day-long festival dedicated to Mother Earth (Bhuma Devi) and womanhood at large. The festivities begin a day before Mithuna Sankranti and conclude two days after that.
Which activities are suspended during Raja festival?
The word Raja itself in Odia means menstruation, and it’s a conjecture that mother Earth goes for three days long menstrual cycle during this period. So, on this occasion, no activities like tilling, construction or any other that hurts mother Earth are done.
What is Diwali called in Odisha?
Balipadyami. The fourth day of Diwali is also the first day of the new year in the Vikram Samvat calendar and may also be known as Pratipada, Govardhan Puja or Annakut.
What is Holi called in Orissa?
Dolapwnima
Dolapwnima or Holi is the most famous spring festival of India. Usually celebrated in March It has special properties in its celebration in Odisha where it is a five day affair, especially in the rural areas. The images of Krishna are worshipped form Dashami (10th day of the bright fortnight) to the full moon day.
Who is the greatest king of Odisha?
| Kapilendra Deva | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 1434 – 1467 CE |
| Coronation | 29 June 1435 Bhubaneswar |
| Predecessor | Bhanu Deva IV |
| Successor | Purushottama Deva |
How is Pahili Raja celebrated?
As the festival celebrates women, all women wear new clothes, apply “Alata” ( red paste similar to henna) on their feet and sing folk songs whilst swinging on rope swings that are ornately decorated. For three days, women folk also do not do any household chores and just play games and celebrate.
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