Festival of Odisha

Dhanu Yatra

December–January (Bargarh)

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Dhanu Yatra

Dhanu Yatra

December–January (Bargarh)

Dhanu Yatra is the spectacular theatrical presentation of Krishna Leela observed at Bargarh for 11 days. The entire town transforms into Mathura, the river Jira becomes Yamuna, and village Ambapalli becomes Gopa. The entire episode of Lord Krishna's visit to Mathura is reenacted on a gorgeously decorated stage.