Unsaid Stories .. need to be written .. !!

 

An unsaid story unfolds in the glossy meadows of thy vision, visible in a vivid palette of colors and characters.

Each blink is a refresher that spawns new fragments, attaching themselves to the narrative in luminous perfection.

 

They all remind you, that you are alive,

that you have the opportunity, to see the multitude of events, unfold before your very eyes —to see many blooms one at a time.

 

Maybe it’s just an ask, you should slow down, stop even —and let this moment hit you in the face, with a splash of colors, a splash of perspective.

 

Unsaid stories, Unsaid thoughts, Hidden feelings, can be in the depths of the mind that might be trying to escape a million times,

 

Incomplete stories aren’t lost opportunities, as every dawn has a new beginning…

And how can you bid adieu when the magical buddies around keep you guarding...

Stop the meandering madness in life and squeeze out time to speak and express the unsaid…

 

Cheers..

Jai Jagannatha..

Reminiscence of the unforgotten glory

 

Odisha is soaked with a rich ancient maritime history. Traders known as Sadhabas used to sail off in huge boats called Boitas from the ports of Odisha to the distant ports of Bali, Java, Sumatra, Borneo (Indonesia) and Sri Lanka to trade silk fabrics, spices, perfumes and diamonds from Sambalpur river beds (Hirakud’s name origin proves it). The then Sadhabas, would take advantage of favorable winds and sea currents in the winters to sail their Boitas to distant lands. Their expeditions would traditionally begin on the day of Kartika Purnima, which usually is the full moon day in the month of November.

 

The Sadhabas were given hearty von voyage for the safe passage and well-being before the onset of their expedition by saying “Aa Ka Ma Bai……………” which symbolizes the Odia months i.e. Asadha, Kartika, Margashira & Baisakha. While the period from Asadha to Kartika was the season of outgoing journey and Magha to Baisakha was considered to be the season of return. Those days are gone now, but the memory is still alive. 

 

The memory of those expeditions are kept alive in the festival of Boita Bhasani & Bandana, and to reminiscence the unforgotten glory of the Sadhabas of ancient Odisha, miniature replicas of the sea faring boats are made. Men and women dress in traditional costumes, light lamps in the boats and afloat them at their nearest water body. 

A fair called Bali Jatra (“Journey to Bali”), is held and celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm on the banks of the Mahanadi River at Gadagadia Ghata in Cuttack. It’s an extravaganza of eight days that begins from day of Kartik Purnima.

More than 1000 kiosks showcase ethnic goods along with modern gadgets, food stalls and lot more, drawn from across the state and outside. Thunka Puri and Dahi Bara Aludum are the major gastronomical delights that attract many.

Happy Kartika Purnima to all of you..!!

Jai Jagannatha