The holy town of Puri in Odisha, where the Shree Jagannath Temple is located, is one of India's four holy pilgrimage-places (Char Dhaam) of the Hindus.
Sahi Jatra, also called Sahi Jata, is one of the oldest festivals that is believed to have started in 1230 AD in Puri.
In Odia, ‘Sahi’ means a locality/street/particular
area.
'Jatra' means procession/movement/journey.
Sahi Jatra is a colourful processional theatre. Sahi Jatra is a kind of folk
drama or play.
The grand procession is attractive.
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