The Other Gundicha: Puri’s 16-Day Shakta Tradition Of Durga-Madhava

Puri: Deep within the sacred traditions of Srikhetra, where ancient customs govern daily life, the Odisha's Pilgrim City of Puri observes a unique tradition known as Shakta Gundicha, also known as Gupta Gundicha or Durga Madhava Upasana, which begins in the month of Ashwin and runs from the dark fo…