Puri, Oct 18: The serene and devotional atmosphere of Puri was enhanced further as Habishyalis started to observe a month-long vow, named 'Pabitra Kartika Brata' with the beginning of the holy month of Kartika on Friday.

More than 2500 Habishyalis from different parts of the State have been accommodated in four temporary camps in Puri. They will stay in the camps and observe Kartika Brata through the entire month of Kartika. 

The Bratadharis took baths in their camps and did 'Maha Sankalpa' (Sacred promise to observe the Brata) at the Tulsi Chaura.  

As per the tradition, the Habishyalis will go to the Shreemandir to have the Darshan of Lord Jagannath in Radha Damodar Besha every day. 

The State government has created all facilities to help Habishyalis observe their Brata throughout the Kartika month.