As the sacred month of Kartik reaches its grand conclusion, Odisha is steeped in devotion with the ongoing observance of Panchuka — the final five days that culminate in Kartik Purnima, which falls tomorrow.

These five days hold deep spiritual significance for Odia Hindus, marking a period of purity, restraint, and intense religious observance.

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The Essence of Panchuka

Panchuka is regarded as one of the holiest periods in the Odia calendar, symbolising the final ascent toward spiritual culmination.

During these five days, thousands of families across the state embrace strict satvik living — abstaining from non-vegetarian food such as fish, meat, onion, and garlic.

Instead, homes ar

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