Nag Panchami in odisha festival

Naga Chaturthi, also known as Nagula Chavithi or Nagula Chauth, is observed twice a year, in the months of Kartika and Shravana. Indian women observe the day of Nagula Chavithi in order to bring happiness in their children’s lives; Nagula Chavithi is believed to provide protection to children. Naga Puja is also performed by the devotees on Nagula Chavithi. The next day is popular as Nag Panchami.

The women wear new saree and a snake is crafted out of cow dung on the day of Nag Panchami, and placed at the doorstep. The snake is therefore, worshiped as a deity on Nagpanchami. Milk, Kusha grass, sandalwood, Akshat (holy grains of rice) are offered to the snake. The snake deity is bathed with milk, which is believed to free oneself from sins.

Before knowing the different legends associated with Naag Panchami, let’s first discuss the history of Naag Panchami and when it started. It is believed that long before, the Aryans clan arrived in our country, when Nagas resided in India. If we go back to the historical evidences, snake deities were venerated among Nagas. However, soon this tradition came up into Hinduism and gained prominence. In the following part, we will discuss the story that signifies the role of snakes as Hindu deities.

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Masik Ganesh Chaturthi 2015

Ganesh Chaturthi is that glorious day when Lord Ganesha is worshiped, as he is the God of prosperity, good fortune, and wisdom. It is strongly believed that Lord Ganesha was born during the Shukla Paksha (bright half) in the month of Bhadrapada. This day of Ganesh Chaturthi falls in the month of August or September. Hence, the annual and the biggest Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as per that time.

Gupta Gundicha in puri festival

The annual shodasha dinatmaka or 16 day puja beginning 8 days prior to Mahalaya of Ashwin month for goddess Vimala and ending on Vijayadashami, is of great importance, in which both the utsava murty of lord Madanmohan and Vimala take part.
Celebrated for 16 days from Ashwina Krushna dwitiya to Vijayadashami.As per tradition, the idol of Madhaba, along with the idol of Goddess Durga (known as Durgamadhaba), is taken on a tour of the temple premises and Three goddess wear three color traditional silk saree. The tour within the temple is observed for the first eight days. For the next eight days, the idols are taken outside the temple on a palanquin to the nearby Narayani temple situated in the Dolamandapa lane. After their worship, they are brought back to the temple.

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Celebrated In : Jagannatha Temple, Puri, Orissa Celebrated : Once in every twelve to nineteen years. In the month of : Aashadha (June - July)

Related to the car-festival, an important festival known as 'Nava Kalebara' is held once in every twelve to nineteen years according to the calculation of the year and date. On this occasion the wooden images of the deities are replaced by new ones.

Time For The Festivity

The principle adopted to fix the year of renewal is to find a year, which has two full moons in the month of 'Asadha'. In every three years a lunar month is excluded from the calculation to keep a balance between the lunar and the solar years. This particular month, which is excluded from calculation is known as "Adhimasa" or "Mala Masa" and is considered most inauspicious for any religious ceremony.

The Rituals

For making the new images a number of rituals connected with it are observed. When the date is fixed for the festival the "Gajapati Maharajah" of Puri issues a proclamation to the 'Vidyapati', 'Daitas' and Brahmins well versed in the Vedas to go in search of the trees that would provide logs for making the images.

Generally, this proclamation is issued on the 10th day of the full moon of 'Chaitra'. After the mid-day rituals of the Lord Jagannatha, the 'Mahapatras' receive "Agnya Mala", the garland as a token of permission from the Lord to go in search. Then the Mahapatras carry this garland along with four 'Daitapatis' to the "Anabasara Pindi" (a platform inside the temple) where they are given new garments to wear. From there they go to the Jagannatha 'Math', the place of starting.

Accompanied by the Daitapatis, 'Deulakarana', 'Tudhan', 'Lenka' and four carpenters they go to the temple of 'Mangala' at Kakatpur, which is about 40-km in the north. There they sleep in the temple to obtain permission of the Goddess in dream before proceeding in four batches to four directions in search of the trees.

Ekadashi is a Hindu festival.

Ekadashi is an hopeful  day dedicate to Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi is a fasting   festival. 
The word Ekadashi has been derived from Sanskrit language where Ekadashi means the 'eleventh day' of the Hindu calendar . Ekadashi occurs twice in a month. Hence, all in all there are 24 Ekadashis in a year. Ekadashi is observed once in Shukla Paksha ( the period of the waxing Moon ) and also, in the Krishna Paksha (the period of the waning Moon) each month in a year.
Ekadashi is also known as 'Ekadasi', 'Harivasara', and 'Hari Din'. The Tithi of Ekadashi is devoted to Lord Vishnu . Devotees all around the country and globe, observe first on this day. This is known as 'Ekadashi Vrat'. This festival celebrate is women's, they are wear new saree. 
Many tapy of Ekadashi
 Adhika Masa Ekadasi

 Devshayani Ekadashi – Sayana Ekadasi - Ashadi Ekadasi

 Kamika Ekadasi

 Pavitra Ekadasi – Putrada Ekadashi

 Aja Ekadasi – Annada Ekadashi

 Parivartini Ekadashi – Parsava Ekadasi

 Indira Ekadasi
 Smarta Pasankusa Ekadashi

 Pasankusa Ekadashi

 Rama Ekadasi
 Prabodini Ekadasi – Uttahana Ekadashi

 Uttpatti Ekadashi

 Mokshada Ekadasi - Vaikunta Ekadasi

Vijayadashami in odisha festival

Vijayadashami or Dasaara Vijayadashami is celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Ashwin(September - Oct ember). The first nine days are celebrated as Maha Navratri.
Vijaya Dashmi or Dasara has a lot of importance for the Hindus across the country and globe. Let's read more to find out the real importance of Vijaya Dashami or Dasara.
In the Hindu mythology, Dusshera is considered to be one of the most auspicious time when one's faith towards the good is again established. This festival marks the end of one's evilness, bringing faith, prosperity and good times in a person's life. Vijay Dashmi is one of those festivals which signifies the real meaning of good and symbolises the path of righteousness. This festival is celebrated on the 10th day of Ashwin month every year throughout India.The women wear yellow color saree and enjoy this day.

Solah Sombara Brata Dedicated to Lord Shiva

Solah Sombara Brata is observed for sixteen consecutive Mondays and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A devotee can start Solah Somvar Vrat on the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in any month. But devotees usually begin the fasting in Shravan or Kartik month. Solah Somvar Vrat is observed by women to get good husbands and many also observe it when they are blessed with a good married life.

It is also believed that observing this Vrat will help in getting one’s wishes fulfilled.

Legend has it that moon (Chandra or Soma) was cursed by Daksha that his body will fade away. It is said that Chandra escaped from this curse after observing the Somvar Vrat.

Solah Somvar fasting begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. Some devotees observe 24-hour fast and they only consume water or tender coconut or copra.Some devotees opt for nuts, milk and fruits while fasting. This day women's wear saree and men wear kurta and visit the temple.

On the 17th Monday of the fasting, special pujas dedicated to Lord Shiva are held. Udyapan is performed on the day.

It must be noted that Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva and there are several devotees who observe partial fast on all mondays or do special pujas or visit Lord Shiva temples on the day.