A good number of events adorn the fairs and festivals calendar of Orissa. Among the most popular of events celebrated with great fervor by the people of Orissa is the Megha Mela of Konark. This is an event that draws thousands of pilgrims to this holy town of Orissa.
The Megha Mela is held on the 7th day of Magha (the bright half of the month) and can indeed be described as a mass convergence of pilgrims from all over. One can also see a good number of tourists busy capturing the essence of the festival on their camera lenses.
A trip to the Megha Mela in Konark, Orissa starts with a dip in the waters of Chandrabhaga Teertha. Devotees can be seen performing this ritual in huge numbers and welcoming the rising sun with fervent prayers. The hum of prayers simply rises to a crescendo as more and more devotees join the congregation to welcome the rising sun.
The religious fervor that underlies the Megha Mela is sure to awe many a visitor. Besides, the vibrant presence of color that marks the Megha Mela is another factor that adds to the event’s appeal.
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