Kartik Purnima: Soul Of Odisha

The clarion call of the sacred conch

Very early in the morning

With women folk performing rituals

And rivers and all waterbodies

Filled with illuminated colorful boats

The boats of hope...

The ships of wishes...

The anticipation to sail

Across the world

Sings the incredible history of Odisha

The holy Kartika Purnima

Enchants the rich tradition of our place...

The day The SADHABAS started their journey

To sail across the world

To business in the BOITAS

To earn money for the family

And fame for the land.

The way their wives

Wish them success

The tradition to pray

For their progress.

When lovers get distanced

With tears in eyes

But hope in the heart

To meet again.

The cool breeze blowing

The nature dancing

This holy occasion sings

The unique culture

Where people sailboats...

The boats of hope...

The boats of love...

And the ships of wishes......

# KARTIK PURNIMA- A festival observed in Odisha on the full moon day of Kartik month that marks the rich culture and tradition of Odisha.

# SADHABAS- The people who used to travel across the world to countries like Java and Su for trade.

# BOITAS- The ship which they used to sail across the world.