‘Sahi Jatra’ is form of street play in Puri performed by members of Jagagharas

Q.  What is ‘Sahi Jatra’?
- Published on 10 Oct 16

a. A tax
b. Form of Street play
c. Name given to soldiers
d. A tribe

ANSWER: Form of Street play
 
  • The Sahi Jatra is said to be an amazing form of street play.
  • On Rama Navami, the Sahi Jatra commences. These plays depict the birth of Lord Rama.
  • The Sahi Jatra lasts as long for about a fortnight and during the night time several customary Sahi localities also take part in this magnificent celebration.
  • The Sahi Jatra of any particular street begins its procession to any of its competitor streets or to the Balisahi.
  • All members of the take active participation in the Sahi Jatras.
  • The procession of Chandan Jatra commences from Jagagharas only. All the members of Jagaghara the auspicious Narendra Tank.
  • Later on they all go to the Jamunagadhua after Krushnajanma.

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