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Raja Sankranti - Odisha
What is? : Raja Sankranti is a four day festival in Orissa. which signifies the beginning of the solar month of Mithuna, as per the Hindu calendar
Also called : Mithuna Sankranti, Swing Festival.
When is? : In mid-June
Frequency : Annual
Observed by : State of Orissa, India
Where it is celebrated / observed? : It is celebrated in Cuttack, Puri & Balasore, Orissa, in India
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About : During the three days of festivity, customs like eating only uncooked and nourishing food especially Podapitha are observed. The ladies bath the grinding stone as a symbol of Bhumi (Earth) with turmeric paste and adore with flower,sindoor etc and offering of various types of fruits are made. The women are given a break from household work. A lot of indoor and outdoor games are played and young girls play, swings tied to tree branches and Kabbadi matches are organised for men in many villages.
Country : INDIA
