3-day Raja Festival in Odisha, India, celebrates womanhood, menstruation, and Earth's rest during monsoon season.

The Raja Festival, celebrated in Odisha, India, honors womanhood and menstruation, marking the onset of the monsoon season. The three-day festival, which has roots in ancient beliefs, celebrates the Earth as a woman undergoing a period of menstruation, requiring rest and revitalization. During Raja Parba, farmers do not cultivate and people worship Mother Earth while enjoying traditional Odisha dishes.

June 14, 2024
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