Saahi Jatra is believed to have begun in 1230 AD. According to records, in the 11th century, during the reign of Chodoganga Deva, King of Puri, many тАШkothas' (forts), bastions and тАШjagagharasтАЩ (gymnasiums) were developed to safeguard the temple town of Puri from invaders.
*practiceing session - harachandi sahi
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