Pousha Purnima

[1] This is observed on the Puni (English Full Moon) day of the month of Pus (Sanskrit Pausha).

People of Western Odisha, irrespective of their economic occupation feast, song and dance, and rejoice in giving away on this day.

The day is delayed due to death of the King Kansa on the largest open air theatre.

The farmers of Western Odisha grow paddy on their agricultural land during monsoon and harvest in autumn.

After they bring home all the yield, they find relaxed of all the toils and experience a great sense of satisfaction.

Chere-Charaa means "grains for the birds" – a small part of your produce for the unattended lives upon this earth!

Cultural Festival where children travel with local songs asking for food grains called "ChherChhera". Local to Western Odisha.