Chhadakhai is a ritual of Odisha[1] celebrated on the next day of Kartik Purnima .[2] Kartik month is considered a pious month and a lot of people do not consume non-veg food during this month .[3] Chhadakhai word means having some food after a duration . Since people do not consume non-veg for the whole month of Kartik, they like to consume non-veg food on the very next day, Kartik month ends .[4]
| Chhadakhai | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Chhadakhai |
| Begins | Next day of Kartik Purnima |
Historically, the ritual began with the Bali Jatra festivities . As per the old Spice Route records, the wind changed its direction around this time . So the sailors, fishermen and traders set out for their voyage during this time . The farewell to the sailors, fishermen and traders were celebrated with a big feast constituting a lot of varieties of non-veg food . During mid-November the meat used to be better and the fish would move towards the coast . Many historians feel this could be the beginning of the ritual .[5]
References
edit- ^ Orissa Review. Published and issued by Home (Public Relations) Department, Government of Orissa. February 2008.
- ^ T. K. Suman Kumar (1992). India: Unity in Diversity. Anmol Publications. ISBN 978-81-7041-667-8.
- ^ S. Gajrani (2004). History, Religion and Culture of India. Gyan Publishing House. pp. 209–. ISBN 978-81-8205-063-1.
- ^ Surendra Mahanty (1982). Lord Jagannatha: The Microcosm of Indian Spiritual Culture. Orissa Sahitya Akademi.
- ^ "Chhadakhai: The 'Meatier' of Festivals in Odisha". www.newindianexpress.com. The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 December 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
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