Tweeting a series of factoids about #Nuakhai from Nuakhai: An Epitome of the Great Tradition of India
Dr. Chitrasen Pasayat that appeared in Odisha Review.
As per tradition, the head of the family proceeds to the
field at the auspicious time. There, he invokes the
pancha mahabhutas namely earth, water, light, wind and space and offers them his obeisance before plucking the new grain in grateful respect.
During the stipulated time period, as fixed
earlier by a group of veteran pundits, the
households offer nua to their respective presiding
deities in their homes.
Nabakalebara bibhrata & the decision to stop #RathaJatra are not comparable. This decision, though taken by the SC, has been facilitated by the state govt. But only a naive would believe that govt had any real influence, on the people who were responsible for the bibhrata
All said, there is a reason behind this decision. We can only debate the way it could have been conducted and the government's confidence to pull it off smoothly.
Can anyone give a single reason behind the Nabakalebara bibhrata, except ego, infightings and greed of some people?
There is no conspiracy in either. The government simply was not confident about pulling it off. And those of you who are from Puri, know what has been happening in the last few days, in the shops, houses, and lodges....is the government such a fool?