Khandagiri Magha Mela begins in Bhubaneswar
The famous Khandagiri Magha Mela, also known as the Kumbha Mela, began at Khandagiri in Bhubaneswar on 16th February, Friday on the auspicious occasion of Magha Saptami.
With the ‘kalas yatra, the Magha Mela of Maa Barabhuja of Khandagiri hill commenced. As a part of the ritual, water was collected from Akash Ganga, Gupta Ganga, Radha Kunda, Shyam Kunda, and Lalita Kunda, and a ‘kumbha’ was installed.
At the same time, Naga sadhus and saints of different beliefs and practices coming from different parts of the country have started their worship by initiating Maha Kaal at yajna or havan kunds.
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