Danda Yatra: Odisha’s Ritual of Fire and Pain—A Testament to India’s Enduring Devotional Traditions
History and Sociology of South Asia
Published online on October 27, 2025
Abstract
History and Sociology of South Asia, Volume 20, Issue 1, Page 108-126, January 2026.
Danda Yatra, a rigorous ritual of self-mortification practised in Odisha, India, embodies the resilience of devotional traditions within the broader landscape of Hindu religious practices. Rooted in Shaivite devotionalism yet deeply entwined with folk ...
Danda Yatra, a rigorous ritual of self-mortification practised in Odisha, India, embodies the resilience of devotional traditions within the broader landscape of Hindu religious practices. Rooted in Shaivite devotionalism yet deeply entwined with folk ...