Pahili Raja, also known as Raja Parba, is a traditional festival celebrated in Odisha. The annual festival marks the onset of the monsoon and is dedicated to Mother Earth and the agricultural cycle. The festival of Pahili Raja in Odisha celebrates the fertility of the earth and the start of the agricultural year. It coincides with the arrival of the monsoon, which is crucial for the cultivation of crops. Pahili Raja is a three-day event where each day has its own significance. This year, Pahili Raj 2024, also known as Raja Sankranti 2024, will begin on June 14 and continue until June 16. Raja Parba 2024 Wishes and Mithuna Sankranti HD Images: Send Raja Sankranti Messages, Wallpapers and SMS to Celebrate the Three Day Odisha Festival.

The festival is a tribute to Mother Earth, known as Bhuma Devi, who is believed to undergo her menstrual cycle during this period. The festival of  Pahili Raja symbolises the preparation of the soil for the upcoming agricultural season. As we celebrate Pahili Raja 2024, we have compiled a list of Pahili Raja 2024 wishes, Pahili Raja images, Raja Parba pics, Raja Parba HD wallpapers, Pahili Raja wishes and Pahili Raja messages, which you can download and share with your family, friends and relatives on this occasion.

Pahili Raja 2024 Date

Pahili Raj 2024 celebrations in Odisha begin on June 14 and continue till June 16.

Pahili Raja Wishes

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Raja Parba Messages

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Pahili Raja Significance

The first day is known as ‘Pahili Raja', which marks the beginning of the celebrations. The second day is Mithuna Sankranti, while the third day is known as Bhu Daaha or Basi Raja, during which the festivities continue. The festival is mainly celebrated by girls and women. During this time, they take a break from household work and enjoy the festivities. People wear new clothes, especially new sarees, and adorn themselves with traditional jewellery. Raja Sankranti (Raja Parba) 2024 Date and Significance: From Agricultural Relevance to Celebration of Womanhood, Know About Mithuna Sankranti, the Odisha Festival.

Swing rides, known as Jhula or Doli, are a major attraction where women and girls are seen enjoying swinging high in decorated swings hung from trees. Traditional delicacies such as Poda Pitha, Manda Pitha, Chakuli Pitha, and other sweet and savoury foods are prepared and enjoyed.

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