Kandhamal: (Fast News Odisha): The worship of Siddhidatri Maa Saraswati has been nurtured in Dhumdham according to tradition and rules in Baliguda town and its surroundings. That is why, starting from educational institutions, various worship institutions came into being. There was excitement in everyone’s mind. In the same way, children who are starting to read again these days are also affected by the stick. There is a huge idol of Maasaraswati, there is a huge pendal, and the puja mandap is decorated with colorful lights. Villages, towns, and markets are bustling. With colorful torans and well-decorated puja mandaps, there is a lot of enthusiasm and excitement for Ma’s puja. Beautiful torans and statues have been prepared everywhere based on different themes. On this occasion, various cultural programs were organized in different places of the local town, while the day saw the gathering of all the students and common devotees.
Report by Sanjay Kumar Manigarahi from Kandhamal District, Fast News Odisha