Ghuman Drums & Secret Rites: Inside Bhawanipatna’s Iconic Maa Manikeswari’s Chhatar Yatra

Kalahandi: Maa Manikeswari’s Famous Chhatar Yatra Held, Watch

Bhawanipatna: The world-famous Chhatar Yatra of Maa Manikeswari, the presiding deity of Odisha’s Kalahandi district, was celebrated with religious fervour and traditional grandeur in Bhawanipatna. Lakhs of devotees gathered along the procession route to seek the blessings of the Goddess. However, despite restrictions imposed by the administration, the controversial practice of animal sacrifice continued during […]

Ghuman Drums & Secret Rites: Inside Bhawanipatna’s Iconic Maa Manikeswari’s Chhatar Yatra

Bhawanipatna: Thousands of devotees gathered in Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters of Odisha's Kalahandi, as the iconic annual Chhatar Yatra of Goddess Manikeswari, the presiding deity of the region, concluded with grand religious fervor and deep devotion. Attracting pilgrims from across Odisha and neighboring states including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, the festival serves as a vital symbol of…

Maa Manikeswari's Chhatar Yatra held in Odisha's Kalahandi

Bhawanipatna: The famous Chhatar Yatra of Maa Manikeswari in Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters of Odisha's Kalahandi, concluded on Monday amid religious fervour and massive public participation. Thousands of devotees gathered along the route from Jenakhal to the Maa Manikeswari Temple to witness the annual procession, which began at 5 am and reached the temple at 7.44 am. The annual festival is one of the most significant religious events …

Manikeswari Chhatar Yatra today; tight security in Bhabanipatana - OrissaPOST

Bhabanipatana: The famous Chhatar Yatra of Goddess Manikeswari, the presiding deity of Kalahandi, will be celebrated with great fervour in Bhabanipatana Monday, drawing lakhs of devotees from across the district and beyond. The town has been bustling with activity ahead of the festival, with a spiritual atmosphere prevailing across the area. Devotees gathered at the […]