about rajo....!!!! Raja is celebrated in the month of Oriya calendar Asara [middle of month June] every year and the festival runs three days duration is highlighted with several traditional rituals in different phases and traditionally the fest is known as a woman dominated festival in Orissa. According to popular tradition of ‘Raja’ in the first day of festival maiden and young women rise early in the morning, do their hair, anoint their bodies with turmeric paste and oil and take pacificatory bath in a river or pond and then wear clothes and jewelry. However the ritual says bathing for the rest two days is prohibited for women and girls. They should not walk bare foot, scratch the earth, grind, tear any thing apart or cook during the festival. Mainly the festival is observed for three days in gaiety and merry making non vegetarian food items are prepared. An exclusive burned cake ‘Podapitha’ is made for the festival. Moving up and down on the swings during the festival is a special feature of ‘Raja’. Girls sing songs specially meant for the festival from Orissa’s folk poetry. Chewing of Raja ‘Paan’ during the festival is a special ritual.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:32:25 +0000
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