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Chatra Yatra: Animals sacrificed despite ban in Odisha

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Press Trust of India Bhawanipatna (Odisha)

Devotees spent sleepless night yesterday on the occasion of 'Mahastami' to watch various rituals, including carrying the ceremonial 'Chhatra' of the deity to Jenakhal, three kms from the temple, after the performance of 'Sandhi Puja'.

In the early hours today, the 'Chhatra' returned to the original abode accompanied by

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First Published: Oct 23 2012 | 3:25 PM IST

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