Raja Festival (ରଜ ପର୍ବ) - a special festival dedicated to all women to celebrate femininity
Mother Earth is the biggest icon of femininity
Raja Festival is a unique festival of womanhood celebrated in my place that falls in mid June every year. It's a three day long special festival to celebrate femininity and these three days are full of joyous festivity for unmarried girls following some niche customs spending vivid and enjoyable times. It's believed that Mother Earth ( Goddess Bhudevi) menstruates at this time (the word Raja is derived from a Sanskrit word 'Rajas' which means menstruation) and must be given full rest from any sort of agricultural activities( e.g. digging, ploughing etc) so that she becomes more fertile after this. Women are compared in a similar way to Goddess Bhudevi, getting special privilege in this festival. they should not work for 4 days and take rest and only enjoy spending happiest moments during these days. Menstruation is considered as a sign of fertility, and therefore, it celebrates femininity and women's ability to give birth to another life.
A special pan cake Poda Pitha is made during this festival about which I posted earlier in this post. And the swings made on this festival, are the biggest enjoyment for these girls. Ever saw a bamboo swing ? Believe me, they are super fast - one should have a strong heart to sit on them.
This year, I was at my native place, and got a chance to see the celebration happening on the Barunei Hill, which is near to my house. The celebration was stopped in last two years because of Covid and that was the reason, this year, it attracted huge crowds.
But knowing that did not discourage my mother and she wanted to see it, so I took her taking the company of a close friend, who also brought his son.
There is a temple on the hill top, where the twin goddesses Barunei and Karunei are worshiped and it has a special attraction - they make a very tasty pitha (cake) every day. Since we have gone there many times, we preferred not to go there because of the large crowd and instead enjoyed the cultural program for some time.
See the elderly lady coming here ? These are the joyous atmosphere for rural people enjoying their time celebrating togetherness. Unfortunately, the attachment is fading away in city lives. And remember this ?
Brings back memories of our childhood times. My friend's son made us feel that back, crying to sit on this. There were a large number of stalls placed but, I felt the space was not enough to accommodate the large crowd this year. My mother wanted to buy some utensils that are hand made and we had to search for them. Thankfully, they were sitting outside, while we were coming back, helping us to not go to the crowded area full of dust (as she has asthma - see, she still wants to go:)).
There were couple of vendors making it competitive ( good for us), but her expert eyes found the perfect one. Knowing that, she picked the best one, the vendor did not want to reduce anything on price, but after several discussions, she made the deal - something worth learning :)
And then back to home with all the memories....
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that must be taken care of and constantly watered because she is the one who prepares future generation.
Respect and morals are among the most important things that every individual, male or female, must have to make a safe society. Women is the smile of the family
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It is really nice knowing about such festival and thanks for sharing especially the lovely pictures that really made me feel I was there myself.
Festival of feminity is special. I would not know about this so thanks so much for showing this amazing gathering !
Is it a festival that is celebrated in various tribes or villages or is it just celebrated in yours....? Sound interesting... It is the opportunity for ladies to have rest. How wonderful it sounds! Are women given the rest in real during this time? I mean no cooking, no laundry, no cleaning etc.
Your mom is cute. Hehe. She is a wkman with a young heart, that's why wanted to be there with you.
Yes, they are given full rest and men take the charge, if needed. And the pan cake that I shared, is blended in the culture, it lasts for three days.
Wowwww! Hehe. Being a woman I admire the event.. 😉
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Looks like a fun event! The bamboo swing is awesome, I can imagine the excitement as it really seems to be moving fast :) But looking at the branch, it may only be safe for slim girls haha :D
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Some places, its tied for heavy girls as well :) But I guess heavy girls don't have a strong heart though :)
Right :) Moreover, I guess there not so many obese people in your country, when looking at the photos you share with us in your posts, most people look quite fit and slim.
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It sounds good to my ear that women's menstruation is being celebrated in your village.
The event look so colourful and I am sure the cake would be delicious too. And by the way your mum is very beautiful.
A wonderful holiday. How good that you remember women. To understand women, you need to become a woman, and if it is impossible to become one, then all that remains is to accept women as they are - full of mysteries and sweet charm in their individuality.
awesome vid and fesitval! That bamboo swing looks super cool! 😉😎
I enjoyed the dancing and seeing all the people there.. there are many!
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That spinning carrousel ...is that a baby Hanuman with the sun on his face???? Or is something else on his face?
The whole event looks like a lot of fun. I'm impressed that some traditions celebrate women's mensuration. As an American man, it's always been a little awkward for me, but I want to show respect to women for having to go through that every month.
I just worry I would stand out there 😅 it looks soooooo local!
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Wow, Raja is really an interesting festival, I love the whole feminine theme and how there's also something tangible for the women during the festival like being allowed to rest and only have fun. Cool.
As for the earth, how long before agriculture and other activities are resumed?
What a wonderful festival and to be able to spend this special event with your Mom and family must make it even that more priceless.
This four day event sure does bring in the crowd. I know you stated that the Raja
Festival was canceled the past two years hence the extra large crowd, but I would expect that every year many people celebrate this ode as it shows respect and celebrates the influence of of women.
Your wife must enjoy the time off as a four day hiatus is part this unique holiday.
their culture is very interesting a festival for women is great also to celebrate the fertility of the land for future harvests