Bhubaneswar, June 14 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1749875847.webp

The vibrant festival of Raja began across Odisha on Saturday with the celebration of Pahili Raja, the first of the three-day-long festivities dedicated to womanhood.

From the quiet villages to the bustling cities, the air got thick with excitement, tradition, and the irresistible aroma of freshly prepared pithas and sweets.

Preparations for the Raja Mahotsav were underway for days, and now the celebrations are in full swing. Swings, or Raja Doli, have been beautifully decorated and installed across homes, backyards, and public spaces, drawing children and women eager to enjoy this once-a-year joyride.

The scent of delicacies l...