Toshali Sands

Ashokastami (April) : The Car Festival of Lord Lingaraj at Bhubaneswar, Ashokastami is held in the bright half of ‘Chaitra’. The protege of Lord Lingaraj is taken out in a chariot from the main temple to Rameswar Temple and return after a four-day stay with Mausi Maa. Chaitra Parab (April) : The ‘Chaitra Parab’ or ‘Chhau Festival’ commences from lOth / ll th April every year and continues for three days concluding on ‘Maha Vishuva Sankranti Day’ at Baripada. This is a festival of festivals which is enjoyed by the people of the country and the enthusiasts from abroad.