Preparations begin for world famous Thakurani Jatra in Berhampur

BERHAMPUR: The holy pole for the famous biennial Thakurani Jatra of Berhampur was installed at Desibehera street on March 22. This marked the beginning of the Jatra preparations.
Durga Prasad Desibehera, the chief organiser and the hereditary head of the Thakurani Jatra festival, accompanied by hundreds of devotees reached the main temple of the Goddess and after rituals installed the pole at Desibehera street. The Jatra is usually organised for 21 days but this year the organising committee has decided to hold the festival for 26 days from April 8 to May 4.
During this festival, Goddess Budhi Thakurani, the presiding deity of the Silk City is taken to her temporary abode at Desibehera street and stays there till the Jatra ends.

New Indian Express