Navanna Ritual at Maa Manikeswari Shrine on September 22
The traditional Navanna ceremony at the Maa Manikeswari shrine in Kalahandi district will be held on September 22 between 8:20 am and 9:30 am.
 
According to tradition, the newly harvested rice is first offered to Maa Manikeswari before it is consumed by people. The ritual reflects the deep-rooted agricultural and cultural traditions.
 
In Balangir and Sambalpur, the Nabanna offering to Maa Samaleswari will be made on September 15, marking the commencement of this year’s Nuakhai celebrations.
 

By Nirvay

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