Samba Dashami is an unique puja which observed in the month of pausha as per odia calender. In 2022 this puja held in january 12. On this special day mothers do the puja with all rituals dedicate to Lord Surya for the good health and long life of their children.
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| Lord Surya |
The story of Samba Dashami is related with Samba. the son of Lord Krishna.
Lord Krishna Son Samba was once suffering with skin disease and he was cured after praying to Lord Surya. After 12 years of severe penance, Lord Surya granted his wish and he cured from the deadly disease. Since then, Samba Dashami puja is observed in every odia family.
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| Lord Sun |
After he got cured, Samba built Sun temples in Konark. On this day special dishes are prepared like Khichdi, Ghadghadia tarkari( a curry made of seasonal vegetables and dal), steamed manda pitha, Kakara pitha, Arisha pitha, Kheer and many types of sweets, first offered to Lord Surya and later shared to the children and family members.
Scientifically, the sun is the source of energy and to honour the Sun, this festival is widely celebrated in different parts of Odisha.
A huge number of devotees visit the Konark Temple to take a dip in the holy waters of Chandrbhaga and offer prayers to the Sun God.
