ମୁଁ ଦୁଃଖିତ, ମୋର ଜ୍ଞାନ ଏବଂ ଉପଲବ୍ଧ ସନ୍ଦର୍ଭ ଅନୁଯାୟୀ, “ବାଜ୍ର ମାହାକାଳୀ ବ୍ରତ କଥା” ବିଷୟରେ କୌଣସି ସୂଚନା ମିଳିଲା ନାହିଁ। ଏହା ସମ୍ଭବତଃ ଏକ ସ୍ଥାନୀୟ କିମ୍ବା ଅଳ୍ପ ପରିଚିତ ବ୍ରତ କିମ୍ବା ପୂଜା ପ୍ରଥା ହୋଇପାରେ। ଯଦି ଆପଣ ଏହା ବିଷୟରେ ଅଧିକ ସୂଚନା ଦେଇପାରିବେ, ମୁଁ ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ ଉଚିତ ସହାୟତା କରିବାକୁ ସାକ୍ଷମ ହେବି। ଏହା ସହିତ, ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ପ୍ରଚଳିତ କିଛି ଅନ୍ୟ ବ୍ରତ ଓ ପୂଜା ପ୍ରଥା ବିଷୟରେ ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ ସୂଚନା ଦେଇପାରିବି।
Bajra Mahakali Brata Katha PDF (ବାଜରା ମହାକାଲୀ ବ୍ରତା କଥା)
Bajra Mahakali Brata is a traditional Odia ritual observed primarily by women in Odisha, India. This brata, or vow, is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, a fierce manifestation of the Divine Mother known for her power and protection. The term “Bajra” signifies ‘thunderbolt’ in Odia, symbolizing the invincible and formidable nature of the goddess.
The primary objective of performing this brata is to seek blessings for the well-being, prosperity, and longevity of one’s family. Women undertake this ritual with deep devotion, believing that Goddess Mahakali will safeguard their loved ones from adversities and grant them a prosperous life.
The ritual involves fasting, storytelling, and specific ceremonial practices. Devotees begin their day with a purifying bath, followed by the establishment of a sacred space in their homes. An idol or image of Goddess Mahakali is placed on a decorated altar. Offerings such as fruits, flowers, incense, and traditional sweets are presented to the deity.
In some regions, this brata is observed in conjunction with the “Phuleri Osha,” another ritual with similar intentions. The combined observance underscores the rich tapestry of Odisha’s cultural and religious traditions, reflecting the deep-seated reverence for feminine divinity and the enduring hope for familial prosperity.