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SAMBA DASHAMI: A DISTINCTIVE FESTIVAL OF ODISHA

The festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun God. It is believed that Sun has power to heal diseases. This festival is celebrated by mothers to keep their children free from diseases. Popular mythology suggests that significance of Samba Dashami surrounds Samba, the son of Krishna. Samba was very notorious. Once, Samba teased Narada for his looks. The Sage…