Samba Dashami celebrated on the 10th day of the Sukla Paksha of Pausha Masa is a unique festival in Odisha dedicated to Sun God for the good health and long life of children . It is believed that Sun has the power to heal various diseases. This believe dates back to ancient times when Samba, son of Lord Krishna,…
Kumar Purnima : is yet another festival in Odisha besides Raja that celebrates womanhood and community bonding . What is Kumar Purnima: Sharad Purnima known as Kumar Purnima or Lakshmi Puja in Odisha is the festival when girls pray for a perfect life partner like Kumar Kartikeya, the most handsome among the Gods. This is…
Habisa Dalma – a very special and traditional recipe of Odisha made during the month of Kartika which is considered as the holiest month in the Hindu Calendar. This month (also known as the month of Damodar i.e. Krishna) starts from Kumar Purnima and culminate on Kartika Purnima. This period is that time of the…
Betel leaves has got many medicinal properties and is used for last 2000 years in south east Asian countries. they helps in curing respiratory disorders like bad breath and cough, they also help during headaches and constipation and also have diuretic properties. Betal leaves are known for their aromatic stimulant properties also.
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