India, Oct. 6 -- Online application for the registration of Habishyalis for Kartika Brata in Odisha's Puri town will begin today, allowing women to register for free accommodation and other facilities during the holy month of Kartika.

This year, the Kartika Brata will be observed from October 26 to November 24. Under the scheme, the Odisha government will provide free accommodation and other facilities to 2,500 Habishyalis in Puri.

The registered women will be provided free stay at Brundabati Nivas, the Municipal Kalyan Mandap and the Railway Tourist Complex in Puri.

The facilities will also include organised darshan at the Shree Jagannath Temple and free Mahaprasad for the Habishyalis.

Women from all 30 districts of Odisha will be e...