June 15, 2026 3:16 PM
Three-day Raja Parba celebrations begin across Odisha; President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Raja Parba, the state's iconic three-day festival that celebrates the onset of the monsoon season, womanhood, fertility, and reverence for Mother Earth. In a post on X, President Murmu said, "On the occasion of the harvest festival 'Raja', I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of the country, especially the people of Odisha. This inviting festival of the monsoon season...