Bhubaneswar, Nov. 5 -- On the occasion of Kartik Purnima, a large crowd gathered at Bindu Sagar Lake in Odisha for 'Boita Bandana,' a symbolic act of sailing miniature boats for worship, celebrating Odisha's maritime heritage on Wednesday.

As many people celebrate Kartik Purnima, devotee Vishwajeet Pradhan noted that many have gathered from across the country to participate in this centuries-old tradition, which involves boats.

"This is our old tradition... Many people from across the country come here to participate in this centuries-old tradition involving boats," Pradhan told ANI.

Another devotee, Priya, mentioned that on this auspicious day, all devotees perform puja in the morning, as they believe their wishes will be fulfilled. ...