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Sun baking of Terracotta figurine of monkey god(Hanuman) associated with Lankapodi jatra,sonepur. P.C- @sibaram.sahu.7355 (my papa) . According to historian,the sonepur district was known as paschima Lanka (Western Lanka) around 10th and 11th CE and issued by the somavamsi prince someswardeva and the presiding deity of panschim Lanka was goddess lankeswari. . Presently terracotta art continues by modern society in sonepur.practicing of clay modelling only performed by selected group of people called local Potter or "kumbar" . Proud of being a child of sonepur which is enriched with all kind of cultural heritage. #odishabuzz #odisha_igers #ig_odisha #bhubaneswarbuzz #odiagirl (at Sonepur, Odisha) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnIVoOAD3wl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6mfuyek7xh7i

And today I saw the sunset more closer.😍😇🙏 . And that is mother Mahanadi.😇🙏 Landed on motherland. #loveforodisha (at Odisha) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnoEb7HFp3c/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wvl6nbjpyavz

Today it was "Nuakhai" festival for us. . NUAKHAI is the festival celebrated in western part of Odisha for the possession of welcome the newly harvest crop of the season. . Variety of Yummy yummy dishes served in plates prepared with special kind of leaves called KUREI leaves. . All the family member from elder to younger sit together and have food along with. Nuakhai juhar to all.🙂😇🙏 #nuakhai #proudsambalpuria #sonepuria #familytime #festivemode #yummy_yummy #foodporn #sonepur #odiagirl #india (at Sonepur, Odisha) https://www.instagram.com/p/BntZybaFNu9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11m4tjbxk56ml

BHAI JUNTIA🤗☺️🙂😇🙏. Durgastami. It's one of the eminent festival of western odisha,India(for brother's wellbeing and happy life). . This is mostly celebrated in western region of Odisha,India on the mahastami day of Durga puja.usually sisters use to do fasting to seek the blessing of maa Durga for brother's wellbeing and happiness. . It's symbolise the brother-sister's lovely bond.😇🙂☺️😍😗☺️🤗. . That white thing in the plate is called ukhuda in Odia(fried paddy sweetned by jaggery and made in to triangular form,this is one of the speciality of western odisha),and with that multiple colourful bands called juntia which sister used to tie in brother's hand. #feelingfestive #durgastami #durgapuja #odisha #hometown #sonepur #odishadiary #beingtradition #followurculture #followurtradition😇 #igodisha #brotherandsisterbond #throwback2 #durgastami 😊😇🤗🙏 #festivedurgapuja #bhubaneswarbuzz #odishatourism #incredibleodisha (at Sonepur, Odisha) https://www.instagram.com/p/BZkVTvfngg7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c8oamdyyquae

Terracotta monkeys set Lanka on fire.(1/1) . ପୁରା ଉଅାଁ ଶ୍।।1/1 Lanka Podi was celebrated in Sonepur amidst much fanfare. In practice since the 8th century, the festival, also popular as Saptapuri amabasya(pura uaans), is a speciality of this region. Apart from the customary rituals of worship by women, the festival is marked with recreation of scene of Hanuman burning  Lanka. Children wrap terracotta statues of monkeys in cloth, douse them in kerosene and set them afire.  The statues are then mounted on wheels and pulled through the streets of the town. . The ritual takes place from the belief that Sonepur was Lanka, the golden city of Ravana. On a small island near Sonepur on River Mahanadi there is a temple of Lankeshwari. . Every year to encourage the rituals,sonepur municipality organise competition whoever taken their hanuman to the Lanka Podi ground frst,will be awarded with prizes.😍🤗😍🤗 . I really embraced my childhood days participating this rituals.😍🤗😇😊 P.c- @sibaram.sahu.7355 (though I m not thr,but my papa alwys keep me updated)😍🤗😇😬😎✌️ #bhubaneswarbuzz #odishadiaries #odishabuzz #moodisha #munodia #foodiesofbhubaneswar #westernodishawonders #odishadiaries #odishalove (at Sonepur, Odisha) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bng8tO2loVp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=35r47elwyy8m

ପୁରା ଉଆଁସ।।1/2 One more eminent rituals associated with the samptapuri ambasaya (pura uaans)festival. Kudhi kanchi~a customary rituals of worshipped hanuman by girls. . Kudhi Kanchi( the miniature clay pots )includes the tambi and Maan(which is used for measurement purpose) The kudhi(used for storage purpose) The garia(used to storage water) The kadhei(frying pan),the dhaken(pot cover) and the chulhi(miniature toy hearth)~all kind of utensils made up of clay. . Its all signify the simplicity of our livelihood and the richness our culture.😍🤗😇☺️🙂😬 . Proud being part of this culture. #bhubaneswarbuzz #odishbuzz #odishadiaries #munodia #moodisha #westernodisha #sonepuria #sambalpurmirror #foodiesofbhubaneswar (at Sonepur, Odisha) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnhDLSHl_jS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=moujbi9mhnrp

STAND TALL. Testimony of past, present and future. . PANCHRATHA TEMPLE,SONEPUR at NIGHT. Pancharatha Temple is a highly revered shrine at Sonpur, in Odisha. This beautiful temple, constructed in a chariot size. As the name suggests, five chariot shaped temples build upon a single platform. . Happiness is when u ar at ur hometown.🤗😍 BEAUTIFUL SONEPUR (1/1) . #heritage #myhometown #lovemyplace #memoriesunplugged #beutyfulsonepur #lovemytown #loveforever #odiagirl #mobiography #odishainaframe #odisha_igers #bhubaneswarbuzz #chalo_odisha #odishagram #odishadiaries❤️ #odishatourism #barabulaa_odia #westernodishawonders #westernodisha #beautyfulodisha #photographyhub7 #richculture #sambalpuria #sonepur #odisha #india (at Pancharatha Temple)

MAHANADI~THE LIFELINE OF SONEPUR.😊 . From my childhood,I saw her flowing selflessly. It taught me many things. To become silent and calm but not to afraid of the dark. To flow with all ups and down,with all impediments. To change the path if anything hinder the flow but never stop flowing. If there is star in the sky,reflect them back. if there are clouds in the sky,so gladly reflect them too.😊☺️🙂🤗. . If u want to witness this scenic view,u have to go to lankeswari temple,which is situated in the mid lap of mahanadi,SONEPUR.. especially go in the evening time and u have to go by boat. . BEAUTIFUL SONEPUR(1/2) . @chalo_odisha @koshal__ @mo.odisha @odishaclicks @odishagram @odishaigers @bhubaneswarbuzz @amabhubaneswar @hellobbsr @eodishatourism @beautiful_odisha #mahanadi #lifelineofsonepur #silentserenity #motherriver #blessedchildofsonepur🙏😊 #myhometown #sonepur #maalankeswari #childofmahanadi #odisha_igers #odisha_gram #odisha_tourism #sambalpur_mirror #moodisha #munodia #barabulla_odia #photographyhub7 #westernodishawonders #westernodisha #mobiography #westernodishaculture #koshal #odishaclicks #chalo_odisha #bhubaneswarbuzz #sambalpuria #sonepur #odiagirl #odisha #india (at Sonepur, Odisha)

This is RAMAPPA TEMPLE,WARANGAL,TELENGANA,INDIA(almost 300km from Hyderabad) One of the best architecture I have seen till now. . It reminds me the SUN TEMPLE,,KONARK,ODISHA. As an Odia, I have deep adoration of that rich architectural structure of Konark temple. . These both temple and the intricate art work its having are just amazing. . I waited for long to let them go(the people coming in frame) Lekin Jaa hi nahi rahe the and finally mujhe unke sath hi lena pada pic.🙄😌😊 . @hellohyderabad @historytv18 @barabulaa_odia @photographyhub7 @desi_diaries @asliindiaofficial @photographers_of_india @photographers.of.india @official_photographers_hub @yourshots_india #incredibleindia #incredibleindiaofficial #richheritage #india_clicks #india_gram #insta_click #photosocietyofindia #photoboothofindia #hobbyphotos #exploringsouth #amazingsouth #igers #ig_hyderabad #odiagirl #ig_odisha #odisha_igers #photographyhub7 #motorollaindia #motog5splus #telengana #hyderabad #_soi #streetphotographyindia #IMPERIALINDIA #desi_diaries #photographer_of_india #indianphotography #photographersofodisha #muodia #india (at Ramappa Temple)

THE BEHOLDER(BABA and MAHANADI)🙂🤗 . they both r witnessed of what this small town has gone through ;both the good and bad one. . Whenever we(me and my frnds) make plan to go LANKESWARI.he always sails us there.while going by boat he used to tell us the hidden stories of mahanadi. . I m so much attched to my hometown.I never get those kinda osum positive vibes anywhere..this one of those things which LL b in my heart and soul till I exist. . Beautiful Sonepur (1/3) Beautiful Mahanadi. #smalltowngirl #sonepuria #sambalpuria #missinghome #beautyfulodisha #ig_odisha #odisha_igers #koshal #bhubaneswarbuzz #hellobbsr #westernodishawonders #odishabuzz #westernodishaculture #odishatourism #photosocietyofindia #photoeverywhere #photoboothofindia #asliindiaofficial #ig_hyderabad #barabulaa_odia #odiagirl #india (at Sonepur, Odisha)

"we never know the worth of water till the well is dry"~Thomas fuller . #WORLDWATERDAY #SAVEWATER #STOPPOLLUTINGWATER . Make every day as water day and save water and stop polluting water, elseway the day will come & there will be no water for our future generations. " Save water before it's too late,every drop counts". . this one when I visited elephanta caves mumbai,I amazed this place is inside a water body still the animals living there searching for water to drink. . These things happened with me twice.he dragged the water bottle from my hand, that's completely ok..but the degraded environmental conditions is more concern about.🤕🙄 . #WORLDWATERDAY💧💦🚰🚱 Posting it late.. #latepost #photosocietyofindia #photoboothofindia #yourshotindia #savewater #saveearth #photographer_of_india #insta_clicks #asliindiaofficial #insta_shot #desi_diaries #photographyhub7 #muodia #odiagirl #photoeverywhere #hyderabad #india_gram #hellohyderabad #ig_hyderabad #odisha_igers #streetsofindia #streets_of_mumbai #_soimumbai #_soi #india (at Hyderabad)

Aruku valley . 151km distance from Vizag. anantagiri hills range on d way. Eastern ghats spreads long.😍☺ #sunsetatvalley #arukkuvalley #anantagirihills🌴🌲 #naturelap #tripvizag #wanderlust #exploringplace #shotononeplus #oneplus3T #sunsetserenity #vizag (at Aruku Valley)

Durga Medha(pandal).🙏😊🙂😇☺️ . Colony puja. Thanapatipada,Sonepur.☺️😇🙏 Puja vacation. Last day of vacation 😐 Best vacation ever.😘😎😉😃 #qualitytimefamily #familytime❤️ #vactionfullofenjoyment #startedmissingalready #itsaodishathing #odishadiary #vacationmode #pujavacation #maadurga🙏 #durgapuja #hellobbsr #bhubaneswarbuzz #igodisha #indiagram #indiapictures #streetphotography #_soi #streetofindia #indiaclicks #storiesofindia #hometown #dushera #sonepur #mrunmayipratima #barabulla_odia #motog5plus #motorolaindia #odishagirl #odisha #india (at Sonepur, Odisha)

Tere dar par sar jhukaye mein b aayi Hun. Jiski bigdi nabi Hay tu banata hai.🙏🙂☺️ . PRAY have the power to conquer tallest mountain,cross the infinite ocean and make the impossible to possible. . Haaji Ali dargarh.🙏🙂☺️ #mumbai_ig #insta_click #india_gram #mumbaisaga #haajialidargah #exploringplace #mumbaikar #mumbai #inspireoindia #instaupload #odiagirl😎 #aboutyesterday #indiaphotosociety #india (at Haji Ali Dargah)

CITY LIGHTS (1/1). . Girl in the city😎🙋 #mumbaidiaries #odiagirl😎 #nightinmumbai #igmumbai #mumbaikar #CSTMumbai #photographyhub7 #exploringplace #instaclick #indiagram #_soi #streetofindia #streetsofmumbai #mumbai #india (at Mumbai CST)

What I like about black n white photography is that,it's like reading a book rather than watching a movie. . I don't knw much about photography..I just click the things the way I see them.🙂😎☺️ . #yehhaimumbaimerijaan😋 #bombaysaga #mayanagri #cityofdreams #gatewayofindia #aboutyesterday #girlinthecity #odiagirl😎 #mumbaidiaries #photographyhub7 #exploringplace #igodisha #igmumbai #mumbaikar #instaclick #indiagram #mumbai #india (at Gateway of India Mumbai)