Meru Jatra Festival
Red Book
Red Book

Interview Guidance Program (IGP) for UPSC CSE 2024, Registrations Open Click Here to know more and registration

News:Odisha’s Ganjam district administration has banned the Meru Jatra festival and congregations due to Covid-19.

Facts:

  • Meru Jatra marks the end of the 21-day-long festival of penance named ‘Danda Nata’.

Danda Nata Festival:

  • It is a 21-day long seasonal folk dance festival that is celebrated in the month of ‘Chaitra’.
  • During the festival, people who participate in the festival(Danduas) undergo self-inflicted pain to pay their obeisance to the lord Kali.It is also a form of worshipping the lord Shiva and his consort Parvati.

Discover more from Free UPSC IAS Preparation Syllabus and Materials For Aspirants

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Print Friendly and PDF
Blog
Academy
Community