Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1748231007.webp
Married women across Odisha observed 'Sabitri Brata' today, praying for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. Held annually on the Amavasya (New Moon Day) in the month of Jyeshtha, this brata is dedicated to praying for the long life and well-being of husbands.
Rooted in the legendary tale of Sabitri and Satyavan, the brata reflects the unwavering love, sacrifice, and spiritual strength of a devoted wife.
From the early hours of the day, temples across Odisha witnessed large gatherings of married women dressed in new colourful sarees, adorned with shankha-sindoor, and carrying ritual items such as flowers, fruits, alta...