Sulia Jatra Begins In Bolangir, Tradition Of Animal Sacrifice Continues

Balangir: The annual Sulia festival kicked off with its gory rituals at Khairaguda and Kumuria villages under Deogaon block under Balangir district on Tuesday.

Following a procession and ‘Nishi Puja’ ritual, animal sacrifice was performed on Tuesday morning.

A large number of tribals holding traditional weapons carried out a huge procession which culminated at the festival site where the chief priest conducted rituals before performing the sacrifices.

As per reports, thousands of people thronged Sulia Pitha last night to offer sacrifices at Bada Khala of Khairaguda and Sana Khala of Kumuria.

As per their belief, it is an act of gratitude to the deity and meant to pay back the debt after fulfilment of their wishes. Adequate security arrangement was made to maintain the law and order situation.

Sulia Pitha is an open place situated on a hilltop surrounded by a picturesque landscape and a large water reservoir.