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Asadhi Festival: When Maa Tarini fasts for devotees

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July 11, 2025

Keonjhar, July 10: Thousands of devotees gathered Thursday evening to witness the Sunabesa or the golden attire of Maa Tarini at her famous shrine in Ghatagaon, about 45 km from Keonjhar town, on the occasion of Asadhi Parva.

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Asadhi Festival: When Maa Tarini fasts for devotees

The temple remains closed during the day on this annual occasion, which is observed on the last day of the Odia month of Asadha.

Asadhi Parva is one of the most important festivals celebrated at the Maa Tarini shrine and is also known as the festival of farming. According to tradition, farmers begin agricultural activities after this day.

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