Chandrabhaga Magha Saptami (Buda)
Chandrabhaga Magha Saptami, also known as Magha Saptami Buda, is a significant festival observed at Chandrabhaga Beach near Konark, Odisha. Celebrated on the seventh day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of Magha month, it is dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God).
Key Rituals & Significance:
Sacred Dip: Devotees take a holy bath in the Chandrabhaga River (now reduced to a stream) before sunrise, believing it to cleanse sins and cure diseases.
Sun Worship: Worship of Lord Surya with prayers and offerings, invoking health and prosperity.
Pilgrimage to Konark: Devotees visit the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to seek blessings.
This festival attracts thousands of pilgrims, reinforcing Odisha’s deep cultural and spiritual connection with Sun worship.
