Dola Yatra in Odisha 2025 – Important Dates – How & When to Celebrate?
Dola Yatra in Odisha 2025 – Dates, Celebration, and Traditions
Dola Yatra in Odisha 2025 : Dola Yatra, one of Odisha’s most vibrant festivals, will begin on March 10, 2025. As a festival rooted in the lunar calendar, its dates vary each year. This grand celebration, observed for an entire week during Holi, marks the joyful conclusion of the festive season in the state.
Dola Yatra in Odisha 2025
How is Dola Yatra Celebrated?
Dola Yatra is celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm across Odisha. The key highlights include:
- Colorful Processions: Devotees carry the Dola Bimana (a decorated palanquin) of Lord Krishna and Radha, singing bhajans and showering flowers upon them.
- Music & Dance: Traditional folk performances, devotional singing, and dance form an integral part of the festivities.
- Playing with Colors: People smear each other with colors, similar to Holi, but with added religious fervor.
- Temple Rituals: Idols of Shree Krishna and Radha from various temples are carried to the homes of devotees for worship.
Major Locations for Dola Yatra Celebrations
Dola Yatra is celebrated throughout Odisha, with some of the most spectacular festivities taking place in Puri, Cuttack, Khordha, Konark, Bhadrak, and Balasore.
Dola Yatra 2025 – Important Dates
- March 7, 2025 – Beginning of Dola Jatra
- March 9, 2025 – Phagu Dasami
- March 13, 2025 – Baraha Dola
- March 14, 2025 – Dola Purnima
- March 15, 2025 – Holi
- March 19, 2025 – Panchu Dola
Dola Yatra beautifully blends spiritual devotion, cultural heritage, and festive joy, making it a cherished tradition in Odisha.
Also Read Dola Yatra in Odisha
