According to astrological calculations, it is Mithun Sankranti on 15th June this year. On this day, Sun God will transit in Gemini. On this occasion, Raj festival will be celebrated in Odisha. This festival is celebrated for three days. This year this festival will be celebrated from June 14 to June 16. While on one hand there is a tradition of offering water to the Sun God on the day of Mithun Sankranti so that his blessings remain on the devotees, on the other hand in Odisha, Mother Earth is worshiped on this day. Raja festival celebrates the traditions associated with womanhood.
In the festival of Raja, the people of Odisha give rest to Mother Earth. Farmers do not do farming work for these three days. According to religious beliefs, worshiping Mother Earth in this festival is considered very auspicious. For this reason people worship the earth these days. Now the question arises that why is Mother Earth given rest in this festival?
Why is Mother Earth given rest during Raj festival?
According to religious beliefs, the menstruation of Goddess Bhudevi is symbolically honored during these three days. It is believed that the earth nourishes all the living beings of the world. According to religious belief, just as women menstruate, similarly Mother Earth also menstruates during the festival of Raj. For this reason, farming is not done for three days, so that Mother Earth can get rest.
During Raj festival, women of Odisha are also given relief from household chores so that they can rest. Everyone celebrates together for these three days. In many villages, swings are set up and women swing. Apart from this, people enjoy delicious dishes in their homes. Podo Pitha and Chakuli Pitha are especially prepared and eaten in this festival.
symbol of monsoon
According to religious beliefs, Mithun Sankranti is also considered a symbol of the arrival of monsoon. After the scorching sun and scorching heat, the rainy season begins. Rain soaks the earth and prepares it for the new crop. For this reason, farmers give rest to their fields for three days so that the land can be prepared for the new crop.
Note: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and folk traditions. We do not confirm its veracity and accuracy.
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