Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a financial grant of Rs 50 lakh for the grand celebration and promotion of the Sital Sasthi festival, a revered event marking the celestial wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
‘ଶୀତଳ ଷଷ୍ଠୀ ଯାତ୍ରା’ ଆମ ସଂସ୍କୃତି, ପରମ୍ପରାର ଅନନ୍ୟ ବାର୍ତ୍ତାବହ। ଦେବ ଦେବ ମହାଦେବ ଓ ମାତା ପାର୍ବତୀଙ୍କ ବିବାହ ଉତ୍ସବ ଐତିହ୍ୟ ସମ୍ପନ୍ନ ‘ଶୀତଳ ଷଷ୍ଠୀ’ ଯାତ୍ରାକୁ ଆହୁରି ଭବ୍ୟ କରିବା ସହ ଏହାର ପ୍ରଚାର, ପ୍ରସାର ପାଇଁ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀଙ୍କ ନିଜସ୍ୱ ପାଣ୍ଠିରୁ ୫୦ ଲକ୍ଷ ଟଙ୍କାର ଆର୍ଥିକ ଅନୁଦାନ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବାକୁ ଘୋଷଣା କରୁଛି।… pic.twitter.com/APeyRa6sjI
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) May 29, 2025
This generous funding aims to make the festival more elaborate and foster greater cultural outreach.
The Sital Sasthi festival, celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm, holds profound significance in Odisha.
With the newly allocated grant, the event is expected to see expanded participation, enhanced festivities, and enriched traditional observances. The financial support will be directed towards processions, decorations, performances, and promotional activities to attract a wider audience.
The move by the state government highlights its commitment to preserving and promoting cultural heritage while ensuring grand celebrations that resonate with devotees and visitors alike.
