Janmasthami
Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the beloved idol of every Indian, the auspicious day of Janmasthami falls on the Asthami of Krishna Paksha according to the Hindu Calendar. The day is celebrated with much vigour with fasting and paying reverence to Lord Krishna and HIS fight for good over evil. Janmasthami is celebrated to receive the blessings of Lord Krishna and attain peace and goodwill to the self and the family. This holy day involves puja in its traditional form which is believed to remove misfortune and bring harmony to life. Fasting on this day also brings good luck and an eye for righteousness in a person.
Akshay Tritiya
The auspicious time signifying the Third Day of Unending Love, Success, Joy and Prosperity, Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated festival of Hindus and Jains. This day holds a pious place in the hearts of people across India for various reasons. Be it married or unmarried women and men, Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated since ages by fasting and performing charity and puja. Odisha marks the commencement of kharif season with paddy sowing, along with the beginning of festivities surrounding Rath Yatra at Jagannath Puri Temple. The farmers and their organizations rejoice through ceremonies and puja, worshiping Mother Earth and all the farm equipment on this auspicious day.
