Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- The three-day Raja Parba festival is being celebrated across Odisha with traditional fervour and enthusiasm, marking the onset of the monsoon season and honouring womanhood, fertility and Mother Earth.

One of Odisha's most significant cultural festivals, Raja Parba is associated with agriculture, nature and the celebration of femininity. The festival commenced on June 14 and is observed through traditional customs, cultural activities and the preparation of special Odia delicacies.

Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi described Raja Parba as a unique festival that celebrates women and Odisha's cultural traditions.

"Raja Parba is a truly extraordinary festival in Odisha, a celebration by women and for women,...