Thakurani Yatra is annually held in Ganjam District in
Orissa. It is the visit of Goddess Budhi Thakurani to Berhampur and Chatrapur. Thakurani
Yatra is held once in two years at Berhampur. When the yatra is held at
Berhampur it is not held at Chatrapur.
People from both the towns invite the Goddess worshipped in Buddhi
Thakurani temple to their towns. She is the daughter of one of the important
household in the town and her visit is marked by numerous rituals, fairs and
festivals.
A temporary temple is raised to accommodate the Devi.
The visit lasts for a month. Chants of shlokas, mantras,
conchs, beating of bells, firecrackers and dancing set the tone for the month
long festivity.
Nowadays, the festival is famous for people adorning
numerous costumes of characters from Hindu scriptures and other characters from
day-to-day life.