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Time of India
29-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Berhampur's Thakurani Yatra ends
Berhampur: The 25-day-long biennial Thakurani Yatra , a vibrant and historic festival in Berhampur, concluded early Tuesday morning with the ceremonial return of Maa Budhi Thakurani to her temple. The deity, revered as the presiding goddess of the city, began her return journey from her temporary abode at Desibehera Street around midnight on Monday. Thousands of devotees lined the streets through the night, with many — including women from far-flung areas of Odisha and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh — waiting for hours to take part in the sacred ghata (earthen pot) procession. The ritual, in which hundreds of women carried symbolic pots as part of the farewell ceremony, continued until 9:30 am near the deity's temple. Around 11 platoons of forces and 50 officers were deployed in the city to maintain law and order and manage the crowd. "We made elaborate security arrangements to ensure the peaceful conclusion of the festival," said Saravana Vivek M, SP (Berhampur). No untoward incidents were reported, he said. The festival began on April 3 with the goddess's symbolic visit to her paternal home at Desibehera Street, which was marked by the setting up of a temporary temple. Over the 25 days, the city transformed into a canvas of colours, lights, and culture. Locals and visitors alike took part in thematic performances, donning elaborate costumes to portray mythological figures, animals, and even Buddhist monks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Street after street turned into open-air stages — from the banar sena of Sri Ram parading through Gandhi Nagar and Tulasi Nagar, to Guru Nanak and his followers in Dalua Street. In Bijipur, people dressed as Lord Buddha and monks led a peace-themed procession. "World peace and communal harmony is the core message of our attire," said Tuku Dalai, one of the organisers of the Buddha monk procession, which saw participation from around 70 people chanting hymns on Sunday.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Traditional arts come alive during Thakurani Yatra
Berhampur: The traditional arts and crafts have come alive in Berhampur during the ongoing biennial Budhi Thakurani Yatra, with chariots of the deity and storytelling arts being exhibited in various locations across the Silk City. The 25-day-long festival, which started on April 3, will end on April 28 with the return of Maa Budhi Thakurani, the presiding deity of the Silk City, to the temple. Thakurani Yatra is celebrated to mark the visit of the goddess to her father's house at Desibehera Street. With dazzling lights and decorated pandals, the chariots of deities like Sri Ram, Laxman, Parsuram, Jwalamukhi and Mahalaxmi and the storytelling arts are the major attractions for visitors during the festival. Some of the chariots, like 'Boita' (boat used by Odias in ancient times), 'Doli' (swing) and 'Binchhana' (fans) are also displaced at various places. A total of 28 chariots were set up in the city on the occasion. 'The chariot of 'Boita' (Boita Rath), which has been placed at Bachuwari street, represents the rich maritime activities of ancient Odisha and also Berhampur as the major business hub of the State,' said Bhagaban Sahu, a retired history professor. The chariots and 'kalakunjas' (arts) have been displayed in different localities to attract people to the festival and showcase the skills of artistes. Every chariot has its significant linkage to the festival, said Hrusikesh Panigrahy, a retired officer of All India Radio (AIR). 'We have been exhibiting the Jwalamukhi idol since 1939,' said Tarini Sahu, one of the organisers of the chariot at Kalu Patra Sahi here. He said the idol was made in neem wood by one of the artistes from Manjusha in Andhra Pradesh. 'Before the festival, we paint the idol to make it bright. Our budget to display with illumination is around Rs 10 lakh, which is collected as a donation,' he added. Similarly, the story of Sri Rama Leela was displayed in the art form at the coconut market. This story of Ram is displayed in pictures in 113 frames. 'We have organised this storytelling painting for over 70 years,' said Tutu Gouda of the coconut market association. The crafts and the storytelling arts of Sri Rama in 'Thakurani Yatra' have been depicting the marvellous art and culture of Odisha for a long time,' said P K Das, former principal of Government Art and Craft College, Khallikote.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
CM seeks blessings of Maa Budhi Thakurani
Berhampur: In a spectacle of faith and tradition, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accompanied by Berhampur MP Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi, Berhampur MLA K Anil Kumar, all MLAs of Ganjam district and Brahmagiri MLA Upasna Mohapatra paid a reverent visit to the temporary abode of Maa Budhi Thakurani at Desi Behera Sahi here on Sunday. The air was thick with devotion as thousands gathered to witness the sacred moment. With utmost humility, the Chief Minister offered a diya, coconut, bananas, hibiscus and champa flowers to the benevolent Goddess, seeking her divine blessings for the prosperity and well-being of Odisha. A traditional welcome awaited the Chief Minister, led by Patala Durga Prasad Desibehera, Chief of the Dera community in Berhampur, who is considered as the revered 'father' of Maa Budhi Thakurani and the head of the historic Thakurani Yatra. As a mark of divine grace, Desibehera presented the Chief Minister with a 'Patto Odhani,' a sacred cloth previously offered to the Goddess herself. In a gesture rich with local pride, Berhampur MLA Anil Kumar offered the Chief Minister a Berhampur Patto Bastra. Arriving around 11 am, the leaders were greeted by the rhythmic beats of traditional music, ululations or hulahuli by womenfolk and thunderous chants of 'Jai Maa Budhi Thakurani' by a sea of devotees. Amidst this spiritual ambience, the Chief Minister witnessed the famous Bagha Nata, an enthralling traditional performance, enacted by seven artistes. For 25 enchanted minutes, Majhi immersed himself in the sanctified atmosphere, praying for Odisha's development and the eternal protection of its people under Maa Budhi Thakurani's shield. Elaborate security arrangements by the police ensured the smooth passage of the dignitaries, even as 'darshan' of nearly 10,000 devotees, who thronged the venue to catch a glimpse of the divine celebration, were delayed due to the Chief Minister's visit. Expressing deep admiration, Majhi lauded Patala Durga Prasad Desibehera and the Thakurani Jatra Committee for their splendid organisation of the event, hailing it as a 'spiritual marvel' reflective of Odisha's rich cultural heritage. The Chief Minister's visit was the result of an invitation extended by Badri Narayan Nayak and a relative of Desibehera, who had met him at the Secretariat in Bhubaneswar on April 2. True to his promise, the Chief Minister fulfilled the devotees' yearning for a divine encounter, further cementing his bond with the spiritual soul of Berhampur, said Badri. Buddhi Thakurani is the presiding deity of Berhampur and 'Thakurani Yatra,' which began on April 3, will continue till April 28. Police have made elaborate arrangements to maintain law and order during the 'Thakurani Yatra'. Many plain clothes police personnel have been deployed to tackle trouble-mongers. The CCTV cameras have been fitted in the temporary abode to have surveillance over the crowd. A 24X7 Police Control Room has been opened in the area to help the public, according to police sources.
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Odisha''s Silk City adorns new look with traditional arts for Budhi Thakurani Yatra
Berhampur , The traditional arts and crafts have come alive in Odisha's Berhampur during the ongoing biennial Budhi Thakurani Yatra, with chariots of the deity and storytelling arts being exhibited in various locations across the Silk City. The 25-day-long festival, which started on April 3, will end on April 28 with the return of Maa Budhi Thakurani, the presiding deity of the Silk City, to the temple. Thakurani Yatra is celebrated to mark the visit of the goddess to her father's house at Desibehera Street. With dazzling lights and decorated pandals, the chariots of deities like Sri Ram, Laxman, Parsuram, Jwalamukhi, Mahalaxmi, etc, and the storytelling arts are the major attractions for visitors during the festival. Some of the chariots, like 'Boita' , 'Doli' and 'Binchhana' , are also displaced in various places. A total of 28 chariots were set up in the city on the occasion. "The chariot of 'Boita' , which has been placed at Bachuwari street, represents the rich maritime activities of ancient Odisha and also Berhampur as the major business hub of the state," said Bhagaban Sahu, a retired history professor. The chariots and 'kalakunjas' have been displayed in different localities to attract people to the festival and showcase the skills of artists. Every chariot has its significant linkage to the festival, said Hrusikesh Panigrahy, a retired officer of All India Radio . "We have been exhibiting the Jwalamukhi idol since 1939,' said Tarini Sahu, one of the organisers of the chariot at Kalu Patra Sahi here. He said the idol was made in neem wood by one of the artists from Manjusha in Andhra Pradesh. "Before the festival, we paint the idol to make it bright. Our budget to display with illumination is around ₹10 lakh, which is collected as a donation,' he added. Similarly, the story of Sri Rama Leela was displayed in the art form at the coconut market. This story of Ram is displayed in pictures in 113 frames. "We have organised this storytelling painting for over 70 years," said Tutu Gouda of the coconut market association. The crafts and the storytelling arts of Sri Rama in 'Thakurani Yatra' have been depicting the marvellous art and culture of Odisha for a long time," said PK Das, former principal of Government Art and Craft College, Khallikote.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Time of India
Cops return bag left behind in auto to Andhra woman
1 2 3 Berhampur: Police on Wednesday returned a bag containing valuables to a woman from Andhra Pradesh, after she left it behind in an autorickshaw during her visit to the Thakurani Yatra in Berhampur. K Kalyani Kaur (32), from Palasa, had lodged a complaint at Bada Bazar police station on Sunday after the bag was left behind when her family went for Maa Budhi Thakurani's darshan at Desibehera Street. "After verifying the CCTV footage, we traced the auto," said a police officer. The auto driver had kept the bag in his home. He planned to hand it over to the police but could not do so as he was busy in ferrying devotees for the festival. "When we asked him about the missing trolley, he promptly handed it over to us," said SP (Berhampur) Saravana Vivek M. The bag was handed over to the complainant after verification. Kaur expressed happiness after she got back the missing trolley bag.
