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Dola Jatra (Dola Utsav) In Odisha: Its History And Significance

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Dola Jatra (Dola Utsav) In Odisha: Its History And Significance
Dola Purnami (Dola Jatra) In Odisha, Dola Utsav (Dola Jatra) In Odisha, Dola jatra, significance and history of Dola Jatra, odia culture and traditions, Odia customs, During Dola Jatra, the idols of Sri Krishna (or Madana Mohana) are seated in a palanquin (a portable temple like structure also known as "Vimaana") that would have been wrapped with artistically handcrafted "Dola Mandanis" replete with elegant Pipili applique works on the cloth, The 'Vimana' is then taken out in a procession from the temple and is moved around in the village, accompanied by the drummers, the pipers and the 'sankirtan mandalis' clashing cymbals and chanting "Hari Bol" all along the way, The procession stops at the entrance of each house where the deity is offered 'Bhoga', These daily tours of Sri Krishna taken out in procession in a palanquin for the four days are called "Chachery",
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