ପ୍ରଥମାଷ୍ଟମୀ (Prathamastami)

ପ୍ରଥମାଷ୍ଟମୀ (Prathamastami) is celebrated on the 7th day in the month of Margasira & is 1 of the most popular festivals in Odisha. On this day, the eldest child of the family is honored.The ritual includes the mother or any other elderly lady wishing the child long-life and good health by praying 'Sasthi Debi', the Goddess who protects children. A special variety of cake called ‘enduri’ is prepared during the occasion.


Enduri Pitha : Eduri made from rice flour & biri (black gram) ,often with guda (jaggery ) and nadia(coconut)

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Panchuka/Uthapan Ekadasi

Uthapan Ekadasi is also known as Panchuka. Panckuka is the last five days of Kartik month in Odisha and people abstain from all types of non-vegetarian food during the period. This period is of great significance to Lord Jagannath devotees. Traditionally, staunch devotees of Lord Jagannath abstain from all type of non-vegetarian foods during the entire Kartik month but those who are unable to follow it, observe it during the last five days of the month. 
 
Today(17th Nov 2010) is Uthapan Ekadasi / Panchuka

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Anla Nabami

Anla Nabami is observed on the ninth day of the waxing phase of moon (Kartik Shukla Nabami) during the Kartik mash/month (October – November). This Nabami ritual is mainly followed in Odisha. Anla Nabami 2010 date is November 15. On this day pujas and rituals are offered to Anla Plant.

Anla Nabami ritual is mainly performed by women in Odisha. The day is of great significance at the Sakhigopal Temple near Puri. On this day devotees get the darshan of the feet of the idol of Radha in the temple.

Note: Anla =Amla

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