Chitalagai Amavasya or Chitlagi Amavasi, also known as Chitou Amavasya, is observed on New-Moon day in Shravan month or Sravana maas in Orissa. In 2012, Chitlagai Amavasya date is July 19. It is an important festival in Puri Jagannath Temple. ‘Chita’ or decorating Lord Jagannath’s forehead with a golden mark is the main ritual of this Amabasya [...]
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