President Droupadi Murmu Attends Raja Parb Celebration In Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu attended the Raja Parb celebration at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi yesterday.

On the occasion, she also witnessed cultural performances which included Raja geet and dance performances such as Mayurbhanj Chhau dance, Sambalpuri dance and Karma dance.

This is the first occasion when the Raja Parb was celebrated at Rashtrapati



Bhavan.

This celebration provided a unique glimpse of Odia culture and lifestyle to the participants. The Raja Parb is one of the most celebrated festivals of Odisha.

The three-day-long agricultural festival is celebrated during the onset of monsoons. Women and children celebrate this festival with immense fervour.