Bhubaneswar (SunstarTV Bureau): The Odisha government on Wednesday has decided not to allow Kaudias and Bol Bom yatra this year, amid concerning over the speedy spread of Covid infections.
The sacred odia month Sravan and on during July-August of each year, the Bol Bom devotees carry two waterpots towards God Shiva’s temple and pour water on Linga.
But this year the Bol Bom devotees won’t be allowed to enter and pour water inside temple, as well the state government also bar them to walk on public roads, informed sources.
In the Odia month of Shravan every year, ‘Bol Bom devotees’ or ‘Kaudia’ carry water from religious places, walk barefoot for several miles and pour water on a Shiva Linga at Shiva Temples on each Monday in the month of Shravan. They start their journey on Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
The government has already prohibited religious functions and other gatherings till July 16, 2021. All religious places have been also closed for general public.
Worth mentioning, last year there was no Bol Bom yatra due to the pandemic in the State.
