Soro: As part of Kartika Purnima celebrations, a youth of Soro set sail a 140-feet long boat to commemorate the maritime glory of Odisha. The eco-friendly boat is made of thermocol, bamboo, paper and cloth.
In keeping alive the 18-year-old tradition, the boat was prepared by members of Madan Mohan Jubak Sangha of Manitri as part of ‘Raas Purnima’.
Hundreds of people thronged to Manitri to have a glimpse of the magnificent boita (boat) and take part in the Kartika Purnima celebrations.
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