'DASHRA' Yatra of Maa Dandpaten...of Mahima village of Koksara, Kalahandi
Maa Dandpaten is the deity of village Mahima. Who is very famous for his truthfulness and blessing to all all of these area. According to Local history this area was known as Dandapat Forest before many years, and this deity is the owner of this forest area. as the owner of Dandapat she is known as Dandapaten. they are seven sisters of her parents and Maa Dandpaten is younger one.
Other seven sisters are established other seven village of this area. Younger Sister is very active and very caring to her devotees. We came to know that where is Devis temple is situated there is a two classical drum which is made from human flesh. and many before year here was a custom to sacrifice to human. It is very interesting that people or prist no needs to seach a human for sacrifice. Devi magically collect a boy for herself inside the temple and awaited to prist. That is a belive or real nobody knows but many of senior citizens of this village told that before 30 years from today once they faced to this setuation. And three to four persons only can see to that, generally public are not allowed to watch that secret sacrifices.
Anather interesting thing of this temple is that wife of prist called PUJAREN cleaned and swipe to temple in the early mornings. At that time she most be without clothes means completely nude. This tradition now become erase this modern time.
Every year DASRA a tribal festival which is celebrate in BIJAYA Dashmi as Hindu calendar. In this fesival villagers are worship the Deity and sacrifice many type of animals like- goat, pigeon, chickens etc. People of nearest area likes Bhusraguda, Malpada, Ghantiguda, Temra and others. in this festival public are allowed to inside the temple.
In every 12 year villagers offers to deity a PODHA ( buffalo ) for which out strict of the village name called KACHAR PADIA celebrate a festivals. in this festival all sisters and relative deity are invited. in 2017 was the last festival of Padha puja.
For podabali video please click here. 'PODHA PUJA MAHIMA-2017'
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