Wednesday, September 27, 2017
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Info on Card On Delivery | Top 5 tips
Card on Delivery is available as a payment method for all items on OdiKala. Now you can pay by debit/credit card, just like Cash On Delivery. We are rolling this out in Bangalore only. We accept all major Banks' Credit & Debit Cards.
Card On Delivery means you have to pay via debit/credit card at the time of delivery.
You don't need to select any other option, Just select Cash On Delivery option while choosing the Payment method & it's done.
No, You don't need to pay any extra charges while paying with Card On Delivery Option.
Convenient: No need to visit an ATM or keep enough cash handy.
Safe: Transactions are 100% safe. All card data is encrypted so it cannot be misused.
Easy: All you have to do is swipe your card.
1. What is Card On Delivery?
Card On Delivery means you have to pay via debit/credit card at the time of delivery.
2. Do I need to select any other option to order via Card On Delivery?
You don't need to select any other option, Just select Cash On Delivery option while choosing the Payment method & it's done.
Please remember this option is only available in Bangalore.
3. Do I need to pay any extra charges for Card On Delivery?
No, You don't need to pay any extra charges while paying with Card On Delivery Option.
4. Why is it available in Bangalore Only?
Well, we have an OdiKala branch in Bangalore. So, they will take care of your order deliveries.5. What are the benefits of Card On Delivery?
Convenient: No need to visit an ATM or keep enough cash handy.
Safe: Transactions are 100% safe. All card data is encrypted so it cannot be misused.
Easy: All you have to do is swipe your card.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Durga Puja Day One - 26th September 2017 (Tuesday)
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
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
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.
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.Check out this video before continuing:
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,
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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