Read about Sitalsasthi Festival from sambalpur. Western odisha fastival.
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Sitalsasthi Festival Yatra Sambalpur Odisha
Sambalpur Sital Sasthi Yatra The Sitalsasthi festival is well-known as a symbol of great folk culture, folk festivals, and Indian traditions. This festival, based on mythology, has been celebrated in the Hindu world since time immemorial. The center of the festival is the Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva and their marriage ceremony is the main theme of Shitalshasthi. The main intention of Shitalshasthi is to save the world from sinners and distances and provide relief to the oppressed masses from the intense heat. This is the main attraction of Western Odisha. According to the Shiva Purana, Shiva Parvati's marriage was essential for the death of the great asur Tarakasur. This is because their newborn son, Kartikeya, will kill the powerful and oppressive Tarakasur and bring joy to the minds of the gods. So the urgency for this marriage was expressed by the gods. After losing Sati, the world was set to become so hot due to Shiva’s aggression. At that time, the world needed to free Shiva…
