Kalahandi, 8th Nov 2025: In Dasigaon village under Junagarh Block of Kalahandi district, preparations are underway to organize the Dhanuyatra festival for the second consecutive year.
The Maharaja Kansa was ceremonially welcomed for the festival. Susanu Kumar Meher, an artist from Lathor in Balangir district, will play the role of King Kansa this year. The members of the Dasigaon Dhanuyatra Committee visited Lathor on Wednesday to formally welcome Maharaja Kansa.
The Dhanuyatra is scheduled to begin on December 25 and conclude on January 1. During the festival, visitors will be able to enjoy attractions like the Meena Bazaar and opera shows.
During the Kansa welcoming ceremony, notable attendees included Prakash Praharaj, Soumendra Prakash Mund, journalist Rohit Bag, Devendra Lahajal, Pramod Nag, Bapun Panda, Piki Bag, Rajesh Bag, Manoj Bag, Ashwin Bhainsal, Gajanan Lahajal, Man Nayak, and Ajit Nayak, among others.
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