Bhubaneswar, Oct 21: Special Maha Dashami rituals are being observed with religious fervour at the Sarbajanina Durga Puja Samiti pandal near Ruchika Market in Baramunda, Bhubaneswar, where Goddess Durga is worshipped in the distinctive ‘Uttarayan’ form.
The unique tradition has emerged as a major attraction for devotees visiting the puja pandal on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, the final day of Durga Puja celebrations.
Priests are performing traditional rituals and religious ceremonies to offer prayers to the Goddess, while devotees are gathering at the pandal to seek her blessings.
Unique Tradition Sets Baramunda Pandal Apart
The worship of Maa Durga in the Uttarayan form is the distinctive feature of the Baramunda puja celebration. According to the organisers, this form of worship is believed to be observed only at this pandal in Bhubaneswar, making it a notable destination for devotees during the festive season.
The special observance reflects the diversity of religious traditions associated with Durga Puja, with individual puja committees preserving distinctive customs and rituals passed down through generations.
Maha Dashami Marks Culmination Of Durga Puja
Maha Dashami holds special significance for devotees as it marks the culmination of the Durga Puja festivities. Across Odisha, temples and community pandals are witnessing special prayers and rituals as devotees prepare to bid farewell to Goddess Durga.
In Bhubaneswar, the celebrations reflect the city’s rich religious and cultural traditions, with distinctive forms of worship adding to the significance of the occasion.
The special rituals at the Baramunda pandal have once again highlighted how local traditions contribute to the diversity of Durga Puja celebrations, drawing attention to a distinctive form of devotion in the Odisha capital.
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