Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Devotees flock to Kalijai temple on Makar Sankranti
On Makar Sankranti, many people went to the Kalijai temple on an island in Chilika Lake.
They came from different places to pray to the goddess and take a holy dip in the lake.
Many boats were used to take people to the island.
The weather was good, and the police made sure everyone was safe.
No problems happened during the celebrations.
Before the event, fishermen did a special prayer for a good fishing season.
Devotees from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh gathered at Kalijai temple on Makar Sankranti.
Around 320 boats were deployed from multiple jetties to ferry pilgrims to the island.
Police and fire services ensured safety with life jackets, no overloading, and rescue boats on standby.
No untoward incidents were reported during the celebrations.
Local fishermen performed a traditional 'yagna' ahead of the event for a good fishing season.
- Who
- Devotees from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, local fishermen, police and fire services personnel
- What
- Makar Sankranti celebrations at Kalijai temple
- When
- Wednesday, January 14
- Where
- Kalijai island, Chilika Lake, Odisha
- Why
- To offer prayers to Goddess Kalijai and take a holy dip in the lake
- Location
- Kalijai island, Chilika Lake, Odisha
- Event
- Makar Sankranti
- Boats Deployed
- Around 320 boats from multiple jetties
- Safety Measures
- Life jackets mandatory, no overloading, police and rescue boats on standby
- Prayers
- Traditional 'yagna' performed by fishermen for good fishing season
