Culture Boudh district

1 culture

1.1 communal dance

1.1.1 karma dance
1.1.2 danda nata
1.1.3 dalkhai dance


1.2 fairs , festivals

1.2.1 chuda khai jatra
1.2.2 ratha jatra
1.2.3 laxmi puja
1.2.4 nuakhai
1.2.5 sivaratri
1.2.6 dasahara
1.2.7 dola jatra
1.2.8 puajiuntia , bhaijiuntia
1.2.9 ramaleela
1.2.10 kailashi jatra
1.2.11 christian festivals
1.2.12 muslim festivals


1.3 recreation
1.4 tourism
1.5 buddha statue
1.6 ramanath temple
1.7 jogindra villa palace
1.8 hanuman temple
1.9 chandra chuda , matengeswar temple
1.10 bhairavi , madan mohan temple
1.11 jagannath temple
1.12 debagarh
1.13 chari sambhu temple
1.14 purunakatak
1.15 places of interest

1.15.1 padmatola sanctuary , satakosia gorge
1.15.2 dambarugada
1.15.3 nayakpada cave (patali shrikhetra)
1.15.4 island

culture

boudh new district civilization of boudh area old oldest river valley civilizations of world. civilization started on banks of river , riverine passage mode of transport in days of yore, people of boudh claimed inheritors of rich culture. 2nd century ad period of 1 thousand years, boudh important seat of buddhism, shaivism , shakti cult in country. boudh part of kosali culture. highly developed educationally , culturally during soma vanshi period , during gangas , surya vanshi period.

communal dance

various types of dances prevalent in district. these held during socio-religious functions. account of of major dances given below.

karma dance

the karma dance of boudh quite different karama dance of oraons of sundergarh district. in boudh, ghasis perform festival , dance. observe sana karama festival on 11th day of dark fortnight in month of bhadrab ( august- september) , karama festival on 11th day of bright fortnight of same month. on both occasions, males , females belonging ghasi community perform karama dance. girls sing karama songs , boy play on mrudunga , madala. sing songs relating goddess karama whom worship on occasion.

danda nata

danda nata ritual dance , popular in boudh. participants of dance devotees of god hara , goddess parvati. perform dance in month of chaitra (march–april) , vaishakha ( april–may).

dalkhai dance

the people of boudh perform dance during month of aswina ( september –october ) on occasion of bhaijuntia ( bhatri dwitya) in dance young girls stand in line or in semi-circular pattern songs known dalkhai songs.

fairs , festivals

the hindus of district observe number of festivals year round. these festivals may broadly divided 2 categories, viz. domestic festivals observed in each household , public festivals , fairs people congregate in large numbers on auspicious days. domestic festivals confined worship of family deities, observance of ekadashi, various vratas, etc. of them being guided phases of moon. public festivals religious ceremonies attended large number of men, women, , children come worship entertainment. account of of important festivals in district given below.

chuda khai jatra

this function observed in last friday of margasira(november–december) wherein both males , females gather in place , scold each other in filthy languages , fight each other. conception behind such function land yield crops.

ratha jatra

the ratha jatra or car festival of lord jagannath held on 2nd day of bright fortnight in month of asadha ( june–july). festival observed @ different places of boudh, festival observed in boudh town deserves special mention. during festivals, people of district wear new dresses , make delicious food. thousands of people nearby villages of district congregate @ boudh occasion. raja of boudh performs ritual in case of ratha jatra of puri. 3 deities – lord jagannath, balabhadra, , subhadra taken in car main temple mausima temple. deities stay there 7 days. during time different types melas, mina bazaar organized @ boudh large numbers of people come boudh.

laxmi puja

laxmi puja observed in hindu households on every thursday in month of margasira( november–december). hindu women celebrate festival great austerity , devotion. on thursdays, house , courtyard decorated chita or alpana designs, , laxmi, goddess of wealth , prosperity, evoked , worshipped. last thursday of month marks end of puja when rice cakes , other preparations of sweets offered goddess.

nuakhai

nuakhai agricultural festival. observed more or less in parts of district. ceremony takes place in bright fortnight of bhadraba (august–september) on auspicious day fixed astrologer. on occasion, preparations of new rice offered gods, goddesses, , ancestors, after members of family along friends , relatives partake of new rice. head of family officiates in function.

sivaratri

sivaratri festival observed in siva temples on 14th day of dark fortnight in month of phalguna ( february–march). devotees remain awake throughout night , worship lord siva. @ midnight lamp called mahadipa taken top of temple , kept burning throughout night. devotees break fast after seeing mahadipa. festival observed great pomp , splendor in siva temple of boudh town namely matengeswar, chandrachuda, mallisahi, , @ charisambhu(jagati), karadi, sarsara, dapala, bhejigora, , raniganj.

dasahara

the durga puja , dasahara festivals celebrated during bright fortnight in month of aswina ( september–october). generally, puja continues 4 days saptami dasami. images of goddess durga worshipped in few places in district of celebrations held @ boudh town , @ sakta shrine of purunakatak deserve special mention.

dasahara has special significance warrior caste. worship old weapons of war , exhibit physical feats on occasion. heroic forebears used start on fresh military expeditions during season of year.

dola jatra

dola jatra celebrated day of phagu dasami phagu purnima. in places, observed next day of phagu purnima chaitra krishna panchami. on occasion, images of radha , krishna placed in decorated biman , carried in procession accompaniment of music. @ places, bimans carrying radha-krishna images different places assemble community worship. assembly of gods called melan celebrated great pomp , show. main festival of people belonging gaura caste. worship cow , play naudi( play sticks) singing songs relating radha , krishna.

puajiuntia , bhaijiuntia

the puajintuia ceremony celebrated on 8th day of dark fortnight in month of aswina (september–october). on occasion mothers worship deity dutibahana long life , prosperity of sons.

on 8th day of bright fortnight of aswina (september–october), bhaijiuntia observed. sisters worship goddess durga on occasion long , happy life of brothers.

ramaleela

ramanavami or ramaleela celebration celebrated during month of chaitra. observed 8 30 days @ different temples of rama. dance drama in open theatre entertainment people during 7 parts of epic ramayana being played different artists on different nights. observed great pomp , shows in raghunath temple @ boudh town 18 days.it famously observed @ laxmiprasad village of boudh town. observed religious fervor @ raghunath jew temple of debgarh , in village bahira.

kailashi jatra

kailashi or kalashi jatra observed on 11th day of bright fortnight of kartika auspicious month hindu. observed in kalashi kothi ( worshipping place).the walls of kalashi kothi painted different god , goddess.a special type of musical instrument called dhunkel being played during occasion inside worshipping place. girasinga famous festival in district. observed in palas, landibandha, gandhinagar khuntbandha, chandrapur, gundulia, sarsara, samapaju, sidhapur, khaligaon, ramgad , khaliabagicha of boudh town.

christian festivals

the christians of district observe new year’s day, friday, easter saturday, easter sunday, easter monday, christmas eve , christmas day great pomp , show.

muslim festivals

the muslim inhabitants celebrate id-ul-fitre, id-ul-zuha, shab-e-barat, shab-e-quadar, juma-tul-wida, muharram, shab-e-meraj, milad-un-nabi, , ramzan fellow brethren in other parts of state.

recreation

leisure , recreation essential life. people gather in evening @ temple or in common place priest or puran panda recites , explains religious texts bhagabat, mahabharat, ramayan, haribansa, or other puranas. singing of bhajan or kirtan accompanied musical instruments khanjani, gini, mrudanga or harmonium popular form of entertainment people. acrobatic feats, monkey dance, beard dance, , snake charming , magic performed itinerant professional groups provide entertainment people. in urban areas cinema, opera common source of entertainment. besides recreational clubs functioning in district.

tourism

boudh famous century-old, aesthetically built temples, ancient buddha statues, , caves. spread of saivism, vaishnavism , number of other cults numerous shrines dedicated various deities found in region. natural beauty , glamour of these places keep visitors spellbound. paradise devotees , nature lovers. 1 has visited district @ least once in life never forgets it.

some of places of tourist attraction follows.

buddha statue

three remarkable buddhist statues found in boudh indicative of fact once center of buddhist culture. 1 of statues present in boudh town. total height of image 6 ft. 9 inches of seated figure measures 4 ft. 3 inches in height , 3 ft. 10 inches knee knee. seated in bhumisparsa mudra on lotus throne 1 ft. 2 inches in height placed on pedestal 11 inches in height , 4 ft. 6 inches in breadth. whole image built in sections carved stones. attendant figures 2 gandharvas flying garlands in hands on sides of head. on whole, colossus of boudh compares favourably similar colossi @ udayagiri , lalitgiri in cuttack district. image uninscribed , beneath pedestal ancient stone pavement of original shrine. appears site of ancient buddhist monastery remains of still found.

at distance of 40 km. boudh town image of buddha in village shyamsundarpur. height of statue 5 ft. , image in same posture in boudh town. here attendant figures 2 gandharvas flying garlands in hands @ of budhha statue. image built of sandstone. locally known jharabaudia mahaprabhu.

another budhha statue seen in village pragalapur, 2 km shyamsundarpur. height of statue 3.5 ft. in left-hand side of statue there 3 numbers of invisible image , on right-hand side, lies 5 numbers of image called ugratara.

ramanath temple

reameshwar/ ramanath temples

a group of 3 temples of siva @ boudh town called rameswar or ramanath temples, dating 9th century ad reputed special feature. decorative motifs , plastic art of 3 temples @ boudh superior , older great lingaraj , ananta vasudeva group. 1 particular feature of ramanath temple worth particular attention. plan quite different other temples. in plan, these temples eight-rayed stars , argha-pattas of lingas similar. these magnificent temples built of red sandstone , profusely carved stated have been constructed in mid-9th century ad. temples rich texture , curved surfaces strikingly noteworthy. each of these temples stands on raised platform, , consists of cell , attached portico. minute recesses , angularities produce charming effect of light , shade , confer appearance of greater height continued cluster of vertical lines possess. archaeological survey of india has preserved temple.

jogindra villa palace

this palace of ex-ruler of boudh locally known raja batis. constructed during reign of raja jogindra dev, benevolent , generous ruler. palace picturesque , handsome building commanding fine view of mahanadi.

hanuman temple

this temple situated in midst of river mahandai east of boudh town. hanuman temple constructed religious mendicant. shrine constructed on large stone. temple commands beautiful view, during rain when mahanadi in full bloom.

chandra chuda , matengeswar temple

the chandra chuda , matengeswar temple situated on bank of river mahanadi in boudh town. both temples shiva temples. in matengeswar temple, there separate temple goddess parvati.

bhairavi , madan mohan temple

both these temples built nearby palace of ex-ruler of boudh. in bhairavi temple goddess bhairavi has been worshipped. in madan mohan temples idol of radha-krishna has been worshipped. 1 gayatri pragnya mandir situated @ adjacent these temples.

jagannath temple

this 1 of ancient temple of orissa. situated in heart of boudh town. here ratha jatra celebrated great pomp , show.

debagarh

the raghunath temple @ debagarh 14 km boudh town. surrounding of temple full of natural beauty. marble statue of rama, laxman, sita , hanuman being worshipped here. beautiful pond here.

chari sambhu temple

the chari sambhu temple named gandharadi temple. situated near village jagati @ distance of 16 km. boudh .it renowned twin temples of nilamadhava , sidheswar. these temples constructed under patronage of bhanja rulers of khinjali mandala in 9th century ad. these 2 temples built on 1 platform similar each other. 1 on left hand dedicated siva named siddheswar , shikhara surmounted sivalinga. second dedicated vishnu, named nilamadhava , s shikhara surmounted wheel of blue chlorite. principle of construction of jaga mohans @ gandhara different of other temples. roofs built on cantilever principle , appears have been supported on twelve large pillars arranged hollow square.

thus each side had 4 pillars of central ones flanked opening. these 2 jagamohanas appear have been open on sides; later on, lintels on sides appear have given away , became necessary fill in gaps between pillars exception of 4 openings ashlar masonry. @ same time, side openings filled jali or lattice of blue chlorite towards bottom , frieze of 4 miniature temple shikhara on it. arrangement not followed in later temples ingress of light jagamohana through 4 or 5 stone pillars in opening used window bars.

the style of ornamentation in jagamohans of gandharadi temples altogether different. stylized chaitya-windows seen @ gandharadi except @ bases of pilasters of vimana. ornamentation on these 2 jagamohans simple , less overcrowded. importance of gandharadi temples lies in fact provide link , important one, in chain of evolution, in chain of evolution of medieval orissa temple type.

the gandharadi temple locally known ‘chari sambhu mandira‘ (the temple of 4 sambhus or siva lingas). in siva temple siddheswar presiding deity. in jagamohan, left of door leading sanctum siva linga called jogeswar , right of door linga called kapileswar. @ little distance siddheswar stands temples of paschima somanath ( siva), door of temple opening west.

some images of considerable antiquity found worshipped in shrines nearby. notable among them images of ganesh in temple of paschima somanath , beautiful image of 8 armed durga worshipped under banyan tree, later image being badly eroded due vagaries of weather. these images once adorned siddheswar temple. portions of beautifully carved doorsteps in black chlorite , other decorative motifs have been unearthed. in vicinity of temple. 5 feet (1.52 meters) high hanuman image of workmanship being worshipped near village jagati , beautiful carved nabagraha slab lying in cornfield. archaeological survey of india has preserved place.

purunakatak

purunakatak, 30 km boudh on boudh-bhubaneswar road, trading center of importance. goddess bhairabi presiding deity of boudh district. temple has beautiful entrance. durga puja festival observed here 16 days. opposite bhairabi temple temple of maheswar mahadev. 1 inspection bungalow in nearby staying.

places of interest
padmatola sanctuary , satakosia gorge

the district rich in wildlife resources. padmatola sanctuary in district can approached charichhak, 43 km. east on bhubaneswar –balangir road , fair weather road daspalla. distance of place boudh town 80 km.

to end of sanctuary, majestic satakosia gorge lush green forests , rich wildlife located. crocodile sanctuary set @ tikarapada, located on left bank of gorge added attraction of place. meandering mahanadi, flowing amidst hills forms here mightiest gorge in india, measuring 22 km long. ideal place boating, angling, , adventure. goddess binikeyee, presiding deity of satakosia gorge enshrined @ entrance. seen in form of four-armed chamundi , worshipped according tantric rites. forest ib @ sitalapani near place provides excellent accommodation nature loving people want spend day or two.

dambarugada

the dambarugada mountain 21 km boudh town toward boudh–balangir road. name place sangrampur. river mahanadi flows down mountain makes visually stunning sight. mountain give curve of side. height of mountain 70 ft (21 m). on top temple of chaitanya deva.

nayakpada cave (patali shrikhetra)

the nayakpada cave 12 km boudh town, on boudh-bhubaneswar road. cave said have been associated mythology. once upon time, cave ashram of sadhus. forest here in rich of different types of flora , fauna. according narration in madala panji , historical evidence, during reign of emperor sovan dev jabana king rakta bahu had attacked shrikhetra puri. apprehension of damage deity sri jagannath powerful bhanja ruler of oddradesha (present boudh area) believed in vaishnavism , worshipped lord nilamadhaba @ gandharadi(now charisambhu temple), took away deities dhritipura under domain. believed sri jagannath (purushottam) parama vishnu , undergrounded (patali) deities near gopali village, twelve miles capital. gopali village known gopalpur situated adjoining south part of naikpada cave. likewise village ratanpur, baghapali biribandh (present birigadh) described in madala panji situated nearby naikpada cave yajati nagar capital city of oddradesha ruled bhanja dynasty identified area washed river mahanadi near modern village jagati of boudh district historians dr. satya narayan rajguru , dr. nabin kumar sahu. lord nilamadhaba being worshipped near village jagati since along , going till today in stone carved temple constructed during 8th century ad. under protection of archaeological survey of india (a.s.i.) important nilamadhaba temple of kantilo, in nayagarh district, constructed ex-ruler of boudh state known oddradesha. according madala panji , facts @ present 1 can lord sri jagannath had been buried 144 years inside naikpada cave.

island

marjakud island located in boudh. located on opposite side of boudh town nearby river mahandai. approximately 3 thousand people live on island. maa pitabali presiding deity of island. ideal place picnic.

apart above places, there number other places in boudh tourist visits: asurgada, shiva temple @ karadi, sarsara , baunsuni, jatasamadhi temple @ balasinga (temple of mahima cult), , paljhir dam each place of interest.