Thakurani Yatra extended

BERHAMPUR: The biennial Budhi Thakurani Yatra has been extended by a fortnight, sources in the district administration said. The district authorities have initially given permission for traditional rituals of the yatra, which started on March 28, for a fortnight after taking into consideration various factors like summer heat and drinking water facility. However, as construction of different carts, art galleries in various streets and other attractions of the festival could not be completed in time, Yatra organiser Durga Prasad Desibehera appealed for extension. Accordingly, the administration permitted the yatra till April 25. Over 50,000 people throng the city daily apart from locals.

Source: NewIndianExpress