Bhubaneswar, May 27 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1748360610.webp
Kutling village under Udala block in Mayurbhanj district becomes a focal point every ten years during a traditional ceremony known as the 'Dashandi Puja'.
For two days, everyday life is reportedly brought to a standstill as the villagers adhere to age-old customs aimed at safeguarding their community.
During the observance of the 'Dashandi Puja', villagers abide by distinct practices such as refraining from wearing footwear, lighting fires in homes, and restricting movement in and out of the village. Bamboo barricades are set up to enforce these rules, ensuring that the ritual remains undisturbed by external influences.
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