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Holi at Nilachala is not a festival, it’s a blessing.
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In Puri Shrimandira, Dola Yatra is celebrated for:
👉 5 Days (Panchu Dola tradition)
The festival starts from Shukla Dashami (10th lunar day) of Phalguna and continues till Purnima (Full Moon).
Day-wise Breakdown:
1. Day 1 – Dashami
• Festival begins
• Madanamohana (representative deity of Jagannath) is taken in procession
2. Day 2 – Ekadashi
3. Day 3 – Dwadashi
4. Day 4 – Trayodashi
5. Day 5 – Purnima (Main Day – Dola Purnima / Holi)
• Deities are placed on a beautifully decorated Vimana (palanquin)
• Taken to Dola Mandapa
• Traditional Holi (with natural colors & abira) is played
• Ritual swinging ceremony