The rituals of the week-long festival will begin with the Patrapendi ritual on June 14. The marriage between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati will take place on the night of June 18.
Odisha Government gift for Sital Sasthi: sanctioned Rs 1.08 crore: Sambalpur is all set for the grand celebration of Sital Sasthi. The festival celebrates the divine wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. With over 7,500 artistes from across Odisha and several other states expected to participate in the festivities this year.
The three major committees of Nandapada, Jhaduapada and Modipada have collectively planned elaborate celebrations with a budget running into over 2.25 crore, promising a vibrant showcase of folk culture, music, dance, and thematic tableau. The rituals of the week-long festival will begin with the Patrapendi ritual on June 14. The marriage between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati will take place on the night of June 18. The homecoming procession of the divine couple to their temple would begin the next night and conclude on the evening of June 20.
Nandapada Sital Sasthi committee, the oldest and largest among the organisers, has earmarked a budget of Rs 90 lakh. Nearly 2,000 artistes will participate in its procession featuring traditional performances such as Dulduli, Samprada, Ghanta.
Similarly, Jhaduapada Sital Sasthi committee has drawn a budget of Rs 75-80 lakh and lined up participation of around 2,700 artistes from Odisha and several states including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. Renowned groups such as Baba Bateswar Kirtan Samiti from Bhopal will perform during the procession.
The budget of Modipada committee is Rs 50 lakh and more than 2,800 artistes are expected to take part in the festivities. The committee has planned a mix of traditional folk performances including Ghanta, Dulduli, Ghumura, Ranapa and tribal dances.
The Odisha government has sanctioned a financial grant of Rs 1.08 crore, to support the event and preserve the rich cultural legacy of Odisha.The funds will be distributed among 21 Sital Sasthi committees across the region.
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