Overview

• Married women across Odisha observed Sabitri Puja on May 26, 2025, performing rituals for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
• The festival, rooted in Hindu mythology, honors Sabitri, who is celebrated for her devotion and strength in bringing her husband Satyaban back to life.
• Women gathered at banyan trees and temples, especially those dedicated to Laxmi-Narayan, to perform traditional Sabitri Brata rituals.
• A special puja was conducted at the Jagannath Temple in Puri to mark the occasion, emphasizing the festival's cultural and religious significance.
• Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended his best wishes to married women, and the Odisha government declared the day a public holiday.