Dhanu Jatra or Dhanu Yatra is a famous festival celebrated in Bargarh in Western Orissa. Dhanu yatra is the world's largest open air theatre. It is about the episode of Krishna and Balaram's visit to Mathura to witness the ceremony of 'Bow' organised by their mama Kansa .Dhanu Yatra relating to the episode of Lord Krishna's visit to Mathura to witness the ceremony of 'Bow' organised by Kansa as described in the 'Bhagawat Purana' is colourfully   observed at Baragarh in Sambalpur district. The...
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