Welcome to Our Village Santol

We are gratefull to all who supported for peacefully and successfully concluded 3rd annual festival of the Devi Maa Jada Mallika.nual ceremony. Here is an heartfull gratitude to all participants (both physical and mental presence) for the success of the grand events. The three-day grand ceremony was accomapnied by three day long yangya by Pandits. This would be a joyous occasion, to partake in the 4th annual Festival and Kumbhābishekam of a temple for Maa Jada Mallika on date 22nd,23rd and 24th April 2026. We also request all bhaktas of mother Jada Mallika to join the celebration 3rd anniversary and Yangya on 22nd,23rd and 24th April 2026.

Our Programs

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Maa Jadumallika annual celebrations

We all villagers of Santol pay our gratitude to all friends and nearby villagers on the occassion of successfull and peacefull 2nd Annual ceremony Devi Maa JadaMallika Temple,Pratima prana pratistha and 3 day long Yagnya. Also large participation of friends and nearby villagers was a great encouragement for us. Now every year we are performing a grand celebration.we are celebrating this year 3rd annual festival on 2nd,3rd and 4th May 2025 .The three-day-long festival dedicated to Grama Devi JadaMallika in our village of Santol was a resounding success. We express our heartfelt gratitude to all friends and neighboring villagers for their support and participation. The annual ceremony and the Yagnya were conducted with great devotion and fervor. The large turnout and active involvement of friends and nearby villagers were immensely encouraging and made the event truly memorable. Their presence and enthusiasm added to the spiritual ambiance, strengthening our communal bonds and shared devotion. We thank everyone for their unwavering support and look forward to many more such auspicious occasions.

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Dola Purnima

Dola Purnima is one of the most popular festivals in Orissa.The Dola Festival at our village , Starting from Falgun Dasami, the idol of village deities, particularly Krishna, is paraded through the village, visiting each household. The bearers and the followers of the procession are adorned with Abira, a vibrant violet-colored powder. The deity is elegantly placed on a beautifully decorated palanquin, known as Vimana, accompanied by the harmonious tunes of singers and musicians. At every stop, the deity is honored with Bhog, which includes sweets crafted from the latest harvest and a variety of fresh fruits. In exchange, the deity blesses each home with different "Abhira" colored powders, symbolizing the joyous arrival of the Holi festival.

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Sidheswar Annual Festival

The Sidheswar Mahadev (Shiva) temple in our village Santol, holds annual festival every year. There ia a grand celebration that draws devotees from near and far. The festivities begin with the early morning rituals, where the temple priests perform an elaborate Abhishekam, bathing the deity in holy water, milk, and honey. The air is thick with the fragrance of incense and flowers, and the temple bells resonate with divine energy. As the day progresses, cultural programs and devotional music concerts take center stage, showcasing local talent and traditional art forms. The temple courtyard is filled with stalls offering a variety of sweets, snacks, and handicrafts, creating a vibrant marketplace. In the evening, the idol of Lord Shiva is adorned with exquisite jewelry and colorful garments and is carried through the village in a magnificent procession. Devotees throng the streets, singing bhajans and chanting prayers, creating an atmosphere of devotion and communal harmony. The festival culminates with a grand aarti, as the entire village comes together to seek blessings and celebrate the divine presence of Lord Shiva.