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Garuda Dwadasi in Odisha

Garuda Dwadasi is observed during the waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) in Kartik month in Odisha. Garuda Dwadasi 2024 date is November 13 and is of significance at the Puri Jagannath Temple . The day is dedicated to Garuda – the Vahana of Lord Vishnu. It is observed the day after the Bada Ekadasi and along with Tulsi Puja. Garuda Dwadasi is an important ritual in Puri Jagannath Temple . Scores of devotees participate in the ritual. It is also the second day of the Panchuka rituals part of Kartik Vrat observed in Puri.