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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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