Odisha's biggest festival- Bali Jatra 🤩

- Bali Jatra is primarily associated with the maritime history of Odisha.
- The name Bali Jatra means ‘A Voyage to Bali’.
- The festival is believed to have originated during the ancient times when Odia traders, known as Sadhabas, used to embark on sea voyages to trade with Southeast Asian countries like Java, Bali, Borneo, Sri Lanka, and Sumatra.
- The major Boita Bandana festival/Bali Jatra is held in Cuttack on Kartik Purnima, which is the full moon day in the month of Kartik (October-November).
- The fair lasts for 7 days or more.
- Bali Jatra is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartik (October - November), in the city of Cuttack in Odisha.
- People make paper, banana bark, and cork boats to honour and float them in the water as homage.
- It attracts tourists, showcases traditional Odia cuisine, and increases community participation, making it a significant cultural celebration.
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Resources:
- https://baliyatra.org/
- The Indian Express: Baliyatra: Celebrating Odisha’s ancient links with Indonesia and Southeast Asia: 18 Sep 2022
- India Today: 15 Nov 2022

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