The Raja Parba, which celebrates Mother Earth’s fertility and the spirit of womanhood, ensures that women get a well-deserved break from the humdrum of life and pamper themselves by indulging in shopping and observing rituals.
During this festival, girls decorate themselves with new fashion or traditional Saree and Alatha in feet. Various Pithas such as Podopitha, Chakuli Pitha and Enduri Pitha are main pitha in food item. Mutton dish is also famous in raja. A special paana called the Rajo paana is also a favourite for both men & women during this festival.
Several cultural organisations are holding a host of competitions and dance and music events, while a number of hotels in Bhubaneswar organize food festivals during the three-day festival, markets are buzzing with activities.