Toshali Sands :: Dhanu Yatra (Dec-Jan)

Dhanu Yatra relating to the episodes of Lord Krishna’s visit to Mathura is performed with King Kans over his subjects in reality for same days and thousands assemble to witness the ceremony of ‘Bidi’ which is colourfully observed; at Bargarh. The town of Bargar becomes Mathura, the river becomes Yamuna and the village Amapali on the other bank of becomes Gopa.

Different acts Puranic descriptions are performed at their right places and the spectators move from place to place with actions to see the performance.