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Sambalpur in western Orissa, India, has a distinct culture and identity in terms of language, dance, songs and clothing. Sambalpur Lok Mahotsav〔()〕 A cultural manifestation of the hidden age-old traditional performing art of a this geographical area is possible through this annual celebration of the festival in the name of” Lok Mahotsav”. This festival is a reflection of the socio- anthropological evolution of the people of this area. Here “Lok” means “People” only. Sitalsasthi Carnival〔(The Famous Sital Sasthi Yatra ). Sambalpur.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-01-20.〕〔(: Welcome to Sitalsasthi Yatra, Sambalpur : ). Sitalsasthi.com (2009-05-25). Retrieved on 2011-01-20.〕 (詳細はNuakhai This is the most important social festival of Sambalpur. Generally it takes place during the months of August and September. Preliminary preparation for the festival starts 15 days before. The first grains of the paddy crop are cooked into various dishes and offered to the deities. Then the eldest member of the family distributes new rice to the junior members of the family. Every house is completely cleaned. People around the community meet and greet each other. It is a community festival generally celebrated by both rich and poor Hindu families.〔(About the Festival of Nuakhai –The Ethnic Harvesting Festival of Orissa state in India. Genesis, history and socio cultural heritage behind Nuakhai or Nabanna by Oriya people ). Nuakhai.org. Retrieved on 2011-01-20.〕 Bhai-juntia It is mostly known only in the region of Western Orissa. Bhai-juntia festival is celebrated on the Mahastami Day of Durga Puja. It is a ritual fasting undertaken by women for the whole day and night to seek Goddess Durga's blessing for the long life of their brothers.〔Political socialization of women: a study of teenager girls by Jyoshnarani Behera〕 Puo-juntia This is also a ritual fasting puja of similar austerity for women of the area. The Puo-juntia festival is observed by mothers to invoke the grace of Lord Dutibahana for the long life and prosperity of their sons.〔 Besides the above listed festivals, other religious festivals are observed. These include Shiva Ratri, Dola Jatra, Durga Puja,〔 Janmastami, Dipavali, Ganesh Puja,〔 and Saraswati Puja. Shiva Ratri mela at Huma attracts a large numbers of devotees. Ratha Yatra is held at almost all central places of Sambalpur. On the occasion of Makara Jatra, a fair is held at Themra in Sambalpur. The most popular festivals celebrated by Muslims are Id-Ul-Fitre, Id-Ul-Juha and Muharram. The Sikhs also celebrate the birth day of Guru Nanak. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sambalpuri culture」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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