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Popular Designs in Sambalpuri Sarees

Sambalpuri Sarees are Handloom Sarees from the Western parts of Odisha State; These Sarees are very popular because of its Unique & Detailed Designs in the Body, Pallu and Border of the Sarees. And the entire Making Process is very complicated which takes weeks to make a Beautiful Saree. These Sarees are made in Bargarh, Sonepur, Sambalpur, Bolangir and Boudh Districts of Odisha.

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Varieties of Sambalpuri Sarees include Bomkai, Bapta, Pasapalli, Sonepuri, Barpali, Which are highly in demand.

Various Designs in Sambalpuri Sarees with Photos

Sambalpuri sarees are known for their incorporation of traditional motifs/designs like shankha (shell), chakra (wheel), phula (flower), Trees, Fish, Animals, Landmarks, Tribal Arts and Pasa all of which have deep symbolism.

Let’s see Each Symbol in more detail.

1.     Shankha (Shell)

Sambalpuri & Bomkai Mix Design Cotton Saree with Blouse Piece, Currently out of stock. Product Link: https://goo.gl/bsdQkZ 

2.     Chakra (Wheel)

Sambalpuri Ikat Cotton Saree, ₹ 4,200.00/-, Product Link: https://goo.gl/EdHmpS

Unique Sambalpuri Cotton Saree, Traditional Designs, Rs. 6,153.00, Product Link: https://goo.gl/efcWeg

3.Trees

Beautiful Sambalpuri Cotton Saree with Blouse Piece, ₹ 7,408.00,

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Sambalpuri Cotton Saree with Trees and Animals Designs, Rs. 8,864.00,      Product Link: https://goo.gl/NnBW9i

4.Fish

Beautiful Fishes are woven in this Saree. ₹ 7,408.00,

Product Link: https://goo.gl/FeLjJ8

Medium orchid colour Body Bomkai Silk saree, ₹ 9,501.45,                Link: https://goo.gl/tykvbq

5. Animals & Birds

Swans and Ducks are woven in the Bottom part of this Saree. ₹ 5,669.00,      Product Link: https://goo.gl/XZsZ73

You will find Swans woven with Lotus in this Saree, which is making this Sambalpuri Saree very unique and special, ₹ 10,415.00, Product Link: https://goo.gl/mk4sVJ

6.     Tribal Designs

Tribal Designs in Saree, Rs. 4,483.00, Product Link: https://goo.gl/mRa7nK

Saree with unique Tribal People playing various Musical Instruments, Rs. 7,331.00, Product Link: https://goo.gl/4D6HVn

7.     Other Designs

Saree with House Patterns which is very unique. Rs. 4,559.10,

Product Link: https://goo.gl/dbUfz6

Box Designs are woven on Sambalpuri Saree, ₹ 3,193.00,

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Sambalpuri Cotton Saree with Flowers and Traditional Designs, ₹ 3,138.00, Product Link: https://goo.gl/fzNyhL

These are the some of the Sarees with beautiful and unique patterns on them, you will find so many more Sarees with Exclusive and Unique Patterns.

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Durga Puja Shopping at OdiKala - Durga Puja 2017 Date & Time

Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in India. It involves the ritual of worship of our Goddess Durga and the triumph of the Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The festival honors the indomitable female force in the form of ‘Shakti’.



This day gives everyone a reason to celebrate, it’s an occasion for rejuvenation and reunion and a celebration of our customary culture and customs. While most of the people keep fast for the entire nine to ten days, but the last four days called Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Dashami are celebrated with much jollity and splendor.

Shopping

It is almost a tradition to buy new clothes and enjoy with friends and relatives. To women and girls, Durga puja means draping a saree and worshipping the Goddes Durga wholeheartedly. Every woman wears their best traditional wear mostly sarees on the auspicious day of Ashtami. As Indian women love to wear traditional and designer sarees to show their charm, shopping has become the most important thing to do before Puja. Be it a teenage girl or an aged lady everyone start their shopping at least one month before the puja. Here are some useful shopping and dressing tips for women who want to enjoy the best of Durga Puja.

Start your morning rituals with cotton saree with red borders. Sambalpuri Cotton, Bomkai Cotton Sarees are light and come in bright colors which will give you a vibrant look. These Sarees are handloom sarees which are made up of fine cotton fabric. For the traditional look, you can also choose off-white colored Sambalpuri Silk & Bomkai Silk Sarees as they add a classy look.



As Durga Puja is one of the biggest traditional festivals, silk sarees are most liked by Indian women in this occasion because of their wide range of varieties and unmatched glamour. Most ladies choose traditional silk sarees like Pure Sambalpuri silk, Bomkai silk, Khandua silk sarees. But those who like to experiment with new sarees they can choose Bapta sarees which are made up of the combination of silk and cotton which give a unique texture to the saree.

Idols and Pandals

In earlier days, Durga Puja was celebrated privately within the families but now it has turned into a community festival and is celebrated at Puja pandals. Huge Pandals get decorated with beautiful and colorful lights as well as awe-inspiring idols of Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Kartik, Lord Ganesha and the evil Mahisasura get placed in the Pandals for worshipping and honoring by the visitors.

Date & Time

Mahalaya (Durgapuja Mahalaya ) - 19th September, 2017

Durga Puja Day One - 26th September 2017 (Tuesday)

Puja - Shashthi, Bilva Nimantran, Kalparambha, Akal Bodhon, Amantran and Adhivas

Durga Puja Day Two- 27th September 2017 (Wednesday)
Puja - Saptami, Navpatrika Puja, Kolabou Puja

Durga Puja Day Three - 28th September 2017 (Thursday)
Puja - Ashtami, Durga Ashtami, Kumari Puja, Sandhi Puja

Durga Puja Day Four -29th September 2017 (Friday)
Puja - Navami, Bengal Maha Navami, Durga Balidan, Navami Homa

Durga Puja Day Five - 30th September 2017 (Saturday)
Puja - Dashami, Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami, Sindoor Utsav

Durgapuja 2017 Mahalaya, Panchami to Bijaya Dashami Date

Name of Events	Day of Events	Date of Events
Mahalaya 2017 Date	Tuesday	19 September 2017
Maha Panchami 2017 Date	Monday	25 September 2017
Maha Sasthi 2017 Date	Tuesday	26 September 2017
Maha Saptami 2017 Date	Wednesday	27 September 2017
Maha Ashtami 2017 Date	Thursday	28 September 2017
Maha Nabami 2017 Date	Friday	29 September 2017
Bijaya Dashami 2017 Date	Saturday	30 September 2017

The festival is the most awaited occasion for everyone as not only the pandals, but the entire country gets sparkled and decorated with colorful lights and fragrance of joy. Schools, colleges, and offices remain closed during the last two days and even more in some parts of India, during Durga Puja. Thus, this is how the festival will continue to amuse people for years to come.

Know about Sambalpuri Saree, Cotton Saree, Handloom Saree

Sambalpuri Sarees are the most wonderful sarees of India, these are produced in Western Odisha, mainly in Sonepur, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Boudh and Balangir Districts of Odisha. Each and Every thread of the Sambalpuri Sarees are Handwoven. All the process involved in weaving a saree is carried out manually, no machine is used in any of the steps.

Sambalpuri sarees particularly are known for the utilization of traditional themes taking after its relationship with this shoreline state, for example, Sankha or shell, phula or flower, and chakra or wheel, swans, fish.

                 Swans, Lotus & Flowers weaving in Sambalpuri Saree, See this Saree

 

Fish Designs on the Sambalpuri Saree, See this Saree

At times in some of the sarees, animal motifs also are used for enhancing the look of the pallu and borders.

The process of weaving Sambalpuri Sarees:

The process starts with dyeing the cotton/silk material. In short, the coloring process includes dipping the material repeatedly in the boiled color water. Utmost care is taken while dyeing the cotton/silk to make sure that the color is uniform throughout the material and it doesn't affect the quality of the material.
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The most alluring part of these sarees is their association with Bandhakala-the customary craft of tie-dye, also known as Ikkat or Ikat. In this method, first, the threads are well tied and died and then they are used for weaving. This entire process usually takes more than two weeks to get completed.
Sambalpuri sarees which are made totally from textures woven unpredictably on handloom are exceptionally famous all through the nation. Again you will be astounded to realize that there are around 5 unique variations of Sambalpuri saree which are to be specific Soenpuri, Bomkai, Bapta, Barpali and Pasapali sarees.

Among all these, Bomkai, Barpali, and Bapta are highly in demand.
In Sambalpuri sarees, you get to explore new patterns including that of birds, animals, fish, conch shell, flower, wheel, landscape and much more. Draping these sarees you get the relish the authenticity of Odisha.



We also have published a blog on Handloom Weaving, Don't forget to check that as well.

Different Types of Sambalpuri Saree:

Sambalpuri sarees as said before comes in both silk and cotton texture. While the cotton sarees are for everyday use, the silk ones are implied for occasions like the example, puja, wedding, different gatherings and others. Gone are the days when the range of these sarees was restricted to the state as it were. It is presently the customary and current blend which has made every one of the variations of Sambalpuri sarees prevalent even outside India. Take a look at the forte of these saree variations:

Pasapalli Sarees: 

The name Pasapali is derived from pasā or gambling games using Chess board. These saris have intricate check patterns of contrast colors resembling the chess boards which gives it such name.

Ikat Handloom Pasa Design Bapta Saree with Blouse Piece, See this product.

Sambalpuri Saree with Pasapalli Design, Click here to see the Saree.

Check out our blog about Top 16 Pasapalli Sarees in store.

Bomkai Saree:

Bomkai sari was first originated in the village of Bomkai in Ganjam district of Odisha. During the time of Ramai Dev the then ruler of Patna, it was introduced in Sonepur.
 

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Bapta:

This is another variant of the Sambalpuri saree prepared to mix both the silk and cotton fabric. Also in these sarees, gold colored threads are used which eventually enhance their elegance. Mostly they are suited for use during festive purposes.

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Barpali:

These sarees are made in Barpali, a small town situated in the western corner of Odisha about 70 km away from Sambalpur. The specialty of these sarees is their weaving pattern of Sambalpuri ikkat fabric.

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Patli:

These Sarees are also made in Sonepur & Barpali area of Odisha. The unique designs in the Sarees are called Patli design.

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Half-Half:

Two or more designs or colors present in Sambalpuri Saree is known as Half Half Saree, Below are the images and details.

Houses and Trees weaving in different colors in Sambalpuri Cotton Sarees,

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Three parts in this Saree, Two are designed and one with plain Blue color, Click here to

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Sambalpuri Saree with two different designs in Multiple color combination,

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Lining:

You will find Lining Designs in these type of Sarees. See the images below to get a better idea.

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Our Sarees are 100% Genuine hand woven and not Printed. Every single design which you see on our Sarees are created with passion by the skilled weavers and craftsmen of Odisha and hence are remarkable. We believe this journey will not only help artisans of Odisha but also help customers discover and buy products which they otherwise are not able to do today. Likewise, our Sarees are made with natural colors, and traditional process and its skin-friendly. Wear ethnic and unique and be pleased.

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Celebrating Dussehra & Durga Puja in Odisha | Shopping, Famous Pandals, Food

Durga Puja in Odisha (Odia: ଦୁର୍ଗା ପୂଜା) is observed as Sharadiyo Durga Puja in the Oriya month of Aswina (September–October) and Kalipuja (October–November), which is celebrated with utmost solemnity, gaiety, and éclat.

The harvest time or Sharadiya function is known as different names in Odisha: Dussehra, Durgapuja, Akal Bodhan, Shodasa Upachara, Durgotsava, Sharadiya Utsava and so forth.
This time of the season feels so magical and beautiful. I'm sure that you will be feeling the same.

SHOPPING:

You can shop quality handloom products from OdiKala.com and Get Flat 20% Off + Additional 10% off on orders above Rs.2000, Using code DUSSEHRA10.

The mix of tradition, creative, imaginative, inventive, original age-old design coupled with superb craftsmanship makes Handloom Products a rustic styling trend & makes these become very popular of late both in India & abroad.
Sambalpuri Cotton Sarees:
Sambalpuri Saree is a traditional hand woven ikat or sari or saree (locally called sadhi) wherein the warp and the weft is tie-dyed before weaving. It is produced in the Bargarh, Sonepur, Sambalpur, Balangir district, Boudh District of Odisha. The saree is a traditional female garment in the Indian Subcontinent consisting of a strip of unstitched cloth ranging from four to nine meters in length that is draped over the body in various styles.

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Sambalpuri Silk Sarees:

Sambalpuri Silk Sarees are the best option for this festive occasion. You can't go wrong with this, Silk Sarees from OdiKala are Genuine & Pure. Perfect for Festive Season like this, Marriages, Partys, Family Functions.

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Bomkai Silk Sarees:

These are the traditional designs that were produced in the village named Bomkai of Ganjam district of Odisha. Currently produced in Sonepur district of Odisha.

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Bomkai Cotton Sarees:
Handwoven by the Bhulia weavers, the technique originated in the Bomkai region of Odisha. Using the Jala technique, the famed Bomkai patterns are intricately designed and woven into sarees.

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All Other Handloom Sarees:

Handwoven Cotton Sambalpuri & Bomkai Dress Materials:

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MUST VISIT PANDALS:

So, are you ready for all night revelry on the streets? We’ve curated the top pandals that need to be on your bucket list this Durga Puja. Check out the most anticipated pandals you won’t want to miss!

Satya Nagar, Bhubaneswar	Not only will you be awestruck by the light decor here but also the details! Artisans are cutting dried leaves according to the design, painting it and then fixing it on the pandal structure.
Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar	Keeping with the eco-friendly theme, Rs.35 lakh has been spent on artisans from Bengal to build the entire marquee from mirrors, bangles and glass bottles. It also offers the easiest access for disabled people.
Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar	Prepare you for a stunning visual as a 20 foot high silver backdrop fashioned with 30 large peacock figures is being prepared by 25 artisans.
Choudhury Bazaar, Cuttack	The oldest chandi medha in town is now being embedded with gold. They also have a special treat in store for you; ‘dahi pakhal’ and ‘janhi poda’  as prasad!
Ganesh Ghat, Cuttack	Witness a majestic five-headed Shiva idol, surrounded by trees and snakes worth Rs.80 lakh. The intrinsic silver filigree work has been going on for 6 months, you’ll have to see it to believe it!

EAT, DRINK AND ENJOY:

Get ready to put smiles on your face and happiness on your plates! Take your taste-buds on a ride to uncover the food paradise that awaits you.
Biriyani Box, Patia, Bhubaneswar
Spoil yourself with the ultimate selection of lip-smacking biriyanis available at this local fix. The prompt and lively service promises never to bore you.

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Mainland China, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar
Be prepared to arrive at a magnificent buffet spread set amidst a beautiful ambience. Mainland China is known for injecting glorious authenticity into its food. And then some more.

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Nakli Dhaba, Mayfair Lagoon, Bhubaneswar
Next, you might be begging for an encore of divine flavours. Nakli Dhaba is where you will get to experience the ASLI dhaba-cooked goodness with impeccable service.

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Pabrai’s Fresh and Naturelle Ice Cream, Jayadev Vihar, Bhubaneswar

You don’t need an excuse to indulge in this guilty pleasure. Allow yourself to fall in love with the rich and natural ice-cream flavors here and become a fan!

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Golden Spoon, Buxi Bazaar, Cuttack
Known for its variety of Indian and Chinese food, this old gem has established that Golden Spoon serves golden food! And if you’re lucky you’ll get to enjoy a live piano performance.

Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary

The Balukhand Sanctuary or the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the eminent sanctuaries that dot the landscape of the state of Orissa. The sanctuary also illustrates the diverse natural heritage that the picturesque state is blessed with. The beauty and splendor of the panoramic vistas are further accentuated by the variegated species of fauna and the lush flora. Consequently, the Orissa Wildlife Tours are a rage with the tourists.


A well known Orissa Wildlife Sanctuary, the Balukhand Sanctuary hugs the coastline in between Puri and Konark. Sited in Orissa’s Puri district, the moderately sized sanctuary encompasses an area of 72 sq. km and is an oasis of idyllic green. Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary in Orissa, India was established in the year of 1984. The verdant green and serene ambiance is a welcome refuge for the city slicker tourists.


The coastal ecosystem, with its luxuriant lush green vegetation, undisturbed sandy beaches, and good road network including marine drive road offer high potentialities for developing as a major eco-tourism spot.The sand spits at river mouths provide favorable nesting sites for endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles. Mangrove vegetation is very sparse In this coastal ecosystem. It is confined to the confluence of rivers Kadua and Prachi with the Bay of Bengal.

Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary in Orissa, India houses a variety of flora and fauna. Some of the important fauna that you can see here consists of spotted deer, black buck, monkey, squirrel, striped hyena, jackal, jungle cat, and mongoose. This sanctuary is also home to a wide range of birds and reptiles. Significant flora housed in Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary are Anacardium, Casuarina, neem, tamarind, and Karanja, to name a few.


This is perhaps the only protected area in the state where a population of about 100 blackbucks live and show a preference for sandy areas including coastal sand dunes.The Indian Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), is one of the three species of antelopes found in Odisha. The other two are Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) and the Chowsingha (Tetracercus quadricornis). All the three are even-towed (Artiodactyla) Bovids. Blackbuck is considered to be the fastest animal in the world next to Cheetah.