Prathamastami is one of the important festivals in Odisha, the land of festivals. This festival is observed on the eighth day of Krushna Paksha of Margashira month, according to the Odia almanac. Today, the festival is being observed with pomp and enthusiasm across the state.

Prathamastami is a combination of two words- prathama, which means the first, and astami, which means the eighth day. On this day, the firstborn child of a family, who is called ‘Padhuan’, is worshipped. Prayer is offered for his/her long life and prosperity.

Prathamastami - The Rich Tradition

As per tradition, the maternal uncle plays a special role on Prathamastami by gifting the firstborn child new clothes and sweets. The child, known as Padhuan, wears the new attire and is offered a variety of pancakes and deli

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