Dola Purnima is likely one of the hottest festivals in Odisha. It coincides with the Holi competition however is well known for six days. It begins six days – on Falgun dasami day – earlier than Poornima (full moon) within the month of Falgun (February – March). Dol Purnima 2023 date is March 7.
Worship of Radha and Krishna Throughout Dol Purnima
Worshipping of Radha and Krishna within the swing competition is the principle occasion through the six-day lengthy competition. The competition is also called Dola Yatra or Dola Jatra.
From the Falgun Dasami day, the idol of village deities, particularly that of
Krishna, are carried to all of the houses within the villages. Individuals carrying the idols and people following it are smeared with Abira, a violet colour powder. The idols are carried on a embellished palanquin, often known as Vimana, and the procession is accompanied by singers and musicians. In every home the deity is obtainable Bhog – sweets made out of the latest harvest and fruits. In return, the deity distributes totally different powdered colours for the Holi competition.
Chacheery and Dolatsaba Pageant
This every day spherical of deity continues for 4 days and is named
Chacheery. The four-day lengthy procession culminates in a swing competition of Radha and
Krishna. Idols from numerous villages assemble at a typical place the place swings are mounted. Then, the deities are swung to the accompaniment of devotional music. This is named the
Dolatsaba competition.
There may be additionally a eager competitors amongst villages in adorning the Vimanas by which the deity is carried round.
The swing competition is a serious occasion related to Lord Vishnu particularly Sri Krishna. It’s talked about within the Puranas that one who witnesses the swing competition of Sri Krishna is cleansed of all sins.
Holipoda – Burning of Demon Holika – Meshapodi
On the Dola Purnima day, there may be the burning of demon Holika, which is named Holipoda. There may be one other fable additionally related the Holi bonfire in Odisha and it’s killing of demon Mesha. It’s believed that Mesha, who was a terror on earth and heaven, was killed and burned to ashes by Krishna. This is named Meshapodi or Mendhapodi.
Taking part in of Holi takes place on the subsequent day and is primarily celebrated because the victory of fine over evil.
The village temple idols return on the day and pure colours are sprayed on the deities. Your complete routes via which the procession strikes are smeared with pure colours. Individuals imagine that these pure colours have medicinal properties.
In some locations, the brand new Oriya Panchang or almanac is learn after the swing competition.
In some areas, the competition involves an finish solely on the tenth day and this is named Dasa Dola.
Quite a few festivals are additionally organized throughout this era.
