From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.Wait of faith in Odisha: Goddess Bhairabi’s 16-day secret worship at Boudh’s Purunakatak
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BERHAMPUR: For 16 days every year, the doors of Maa Bhairabi temple at Purunakatak in Boudh district remains closed for devotees. For, its the time of secrecy, devotion and patient waiting. Known as Gupta Puja, the annual observance keeps the Goddess away from public view as priests perform special…