THERAPEUTIC USAGE OF SOME ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANTS IN ‘NUA-KHAI’ (A TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL OF WESTERN ODISHA, INDIA)
Sunil Kumar Sen* and Lalit Mohan Behera
ABSTRACT
“Nua-khai” or “Nabanna” is an important traditional festival celebrated by the people of Western Odisha (India) on “Bhadrab Suklya-pakshya Panchami” (5th light fortnight of August). It is an agricultural festival. The festival brings with it happiness, peace and friendship among the people. Six plants species are known to be associated with “Nua-khai”. These plant species are also important in the culture of people of Western Odisha.
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