Bhubaneswar, Nov 15 (PTI) The joy of celebrating Kartik Purnima with the traditional ‘Boita Bandana’ (sailing miniature boats) turned into tragedy on Friday, as five children drowned in separate ...
This year, eco-friendly miniature boats made of cow dung are being promoted as a sustainable alternative. Artisans are busy crafting colorful boats, while authorities are deploying forces and ...
The festival, which typically falls in October or November, revolves around the symbolic act of setting afloat miniature boats on water bodies like rivers, ponds, and even the sea. These boats are ...
Bhubaneswar: In a blend of tradition and environmental consciousness, a group of young volunteers from the city revolutionised an age-old festival ritual by crafting miniature boats from an ...
With chants of the ancient verse “Aa ka ma bhayi, pana gua khai,” people flocked to riversides and water bodies to float miniature boats, honouring Odisha’s maritime heritage. The boat sailing ...
On the full moon day in the holy month of Kartik, the air is filled with the spirit of Boita Bandana, celebrated by setting afloat miniature boats to mark the day. Show Full Article Boita Bandana ...
On the full moon day in the holy month of Kartik, the air is filled with the spirit of Boita Bandana, celebrated by setting afloat miniature boats to mark the day. Boita Bandana usually falls in ...