Indus Valley Times

By A Iswar Rao

Malkangiri Odisha 22 Feb: In a bid to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming Bada Yatra festival in Malkangiri district of Odisha, a preparatory meeting was held at the Sub Collector Office in Malkangiri. The meeting, which was presided over by Sri Akshaya Kumar Khemudu ,Sub Collector,Malkangiri saw the participation of several local officials SDPO Sachin Patel,IIC Rigan Kindo,Addl.Tahasildar Jagdish Kartami, DIPRO Pramila Majhi ,Press and community leaders.

During the meeting, various aspects of the festival were discussed, including security arrangements, traffic management, and crowd control measures. The officials also reviewed the preparations made so far and assessed the requirements for the smooth conduct of the festival.

Speaking on the occasion, the Sub Collector emphasized the need for coordinated efforts between various departments and agencies to ensure the success of the festival. He also appealed to the local residents to cooperate with the administration and follow the guidelines to make the festival a grand success.

The Bada Yatra festival is a major cultural event in Malkangiri in every two years , and it attracts a large number of devotees and tourists from across the state. The festival is celebrated in honor of Lord Balraj ,Kanamraj ,Potraj and Goddess Mutyalama and involves a grand procession of the deities through the streets of Malkangiri.

The festival will start from the Polur-Andhra Odisha border on 26th February and will continue till 7th March in Malkangiri. The festival is known for its vibrant and colourful celebrations that involve the participation of people from different communities.

With the preparatory meeting now concluded, the district administration is all set to make the necessary arrangements for the festival, which is scheduled to be held in the coming weeks.