An Odisha famous “Chadak Mela/Chaitra Mela/Udaa” is held every year in the month of ‘Chaitra’ (from 14 March to 14 April).
It will last for 13 days (13 Arghya to 1 Arghya discounting).
Paita is accepted by Bhaktas (devotees) (pabitrata). The Bhaktas come from all over the country with their ‘manaskamana.’
The Bhaktas rise in number from the 5th Arghya to the 3rd Arghya. Approximately 3 to 4 lakh Bhaktas exclusively perform their Arghyas (prayer) at night.