Odia Culture / Online Registration for Habishyalis in Puri Begins October 6; Kartika Brata From Oct 26 to Nov 24
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Online registration for women wishing to observe Kartika Brata as Habishyalis in Puri will begin on October 6 through the Odisha government portal edistrict.odisha.gov.in
Puri, Oct 2: Online registration for women wishing to observe the Kartika Brata as 'Habishyalis' in Puri will begin on October 6, with the entire application process being conducted online this year.
The administration is making arrangements for 2,500 Habishyalis, including free accommodation, special darshan of the Jagannath Temple and free Mahaprasad during the observance.
Interested women can register by submitting their personal details and identity proof through the official Odisha government portal, edistrict.odisha.gov.in
The Kartika Brata will be observed from October 26 to November 24 this year.
The administration is making arrangements for 2,500 Habishyalis, including free accommodation, special darshan of the Jagannath Temple and free Mahaprasad during the observance.
Interested women can register by submitting their personal details and identity proof through the official Odisha government portal, edistrict.odisha.gov.in
The Kartika Brata will be observed from October 26 to November 24 this year.
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Free Stay And Mahaprasad For Habishyalis
The state government will provide free accommodation and Mahaprasad to registered Habishyalis during their stay in Puri. Arrangements will also be made for special darshan of Lord Jagannath with the assistance of volunteers.
The arrangements will be made at the permanent Brundabati Nivas camp along with three temporary camps.
Also Read: Odisha Govt Rolls Out Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana for 2026-27; Around 30,000 Beneficiaries to Visit Puri
Contact For Information
For further information regarding the Habishyali Brata registration process and arrangements, applicants can contact the concerned district offices at the numbers provided by the administration:
District Information and Public Relations Officer: 9692720594
District Sports Officer: 7735517482
District Office: (06752) 22226
Eligibility For Habishyali Brata
The eligibility criteria for registration include:
Widowed women up to 70 years of age.
Married women aged 50 to 70 years.
Applicants must be physically and mentally fit.
Preference will be given to women observing the Brata for the first time.
Significance Of Habishyali Brata
The state government will provide free accommodation and Mahaprasad to registered Habishyalis during their stay in Puri. Arrangements will also be made for special darshan of Lord Jagannath with the assistance of volunteers.
The arrangements will be made at the permanent Brundabati Nivas camp along with three temporary camps.
Also Read: Odisha Govt Rolls Out Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana for 2026-27; Around 30,000 Beneficiaries to Visit Puri
Contact For Information
For further information regarding the Habishyali Brata registration process and arrangements, applicants can contact the concerned district offices at the numbers provided by the administration:
District Information and Public Relations Officer: 9692720594
District Sports Officer: 7735517482
District Office: (06752) 22226
Eligibility For Habishyali Brata
The eligibility criteria for registration include:
Widowed women up to 70 years of age.
Married women aged 50 to 70 years.
Applicants must be physically and mentally fit.
Preference will be given to women observing the Brata for the first time.
Significance Of Habishyali Brata
Habishyali Brata is observed during the holy month of Kartika and holds particular religious and cultural significance in Odisha, with Puri being an important centre for the observance.
Women observing the Brata traditionally follow a disciplined spiritual routine involving early-morning rituals, prayers and worship of Lord Jagannath. Kartika month is regarded as an auspicious period for religious observances, charity and devotion.
For widowed and married women who undertake the Brata, the observance forms an important part of Odisha's religious traditions. The annual arrangements in Puri also provide devotees with an opportunity to stay close to the Jagannath Temple and participate in religious practices during the Kartika month.
Women observing the Brata traditionally follow a disciplined spiritual routine involving early-morning rituals, prayers and worship of Lord Jagannath. Kartika month is regarded as an auspicious period for religious observances, charity and devotion.
For widowed and married women who undertake the Brata, the observance forms an important part of Odisha's religious traditions. The annual arrangements in Puri also provide devotees with an opportunity to stay close to the Jagannath Temple and participate in religious practices during the Kartika month.
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