Puri: Prathamastami festival was celebrated across Odisha with pomp and gaiety Tuesday.
Notably, Prathamastami is observed on the Astami tithi (eighth day) of Krishna Paksha in Odia month of Margashira (November-December).
As per tradition, new clothes and sweets arrive from the maternal uncle’s side on Prathamastami for the firstborn in a family.
Prathamastami is also celebrated in Jagannath temple following all the rituals. New clothes and Prasad are also offered to the Holy Trinity and Mahalaxmi as a present on the auspicious occasion of Prathamastami. A special Bandapana of Lord Jagannath is held on this day.
It can be mentioned here that Madhabananda Jew is regarded as the maternal uncle of Lord Jagannath.
PNN