Niali, 14th Nov 2025: On the Ashtami tithi of Margashira, the Podua (sacred offering) will be presented to Lord Jagannath. For this purpose, the Podua was sent from Madhabananda Peeth in Niali to Shreekhetra, Puri, on Tuesday.
After the morning rituals of Madhabananda Ji, including dhupa (incense), Mangala aarti, and Mailam Rajarajeswari rites, the Podua, consisting of offerings such as rice, biryani, bananas, desiaalu (local fruits), tulsi, sandalwood, guava ghee leaves, and aleicha (ritual items), was carried by Gopal sevaks on their shoulders toward Shreekhetra. Young sevaks carried flags ahead of the procession.
Thousands of devotees joined the procession along the way, carrying the sacred Podua. Along the route, the pilgrims carrying the Podua were greeted at several locations.
Among those participating in the ceremonial procession were Ashok Kumar Pushpalak, Trilochan Pushpalak, BJP Cuttack district president Sukanta Kumar Bishwal, BJP state spokesperson Rajendra Prasad Panda, Dr. Adhuraaj Parida, Nyayabrat Raut, Pitambar Raut, Trilochan Behera, Kedar Behera, advocate Bhaskar Panda, and journalist Saroja Nayak, among others.
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