Raja Festival Raja Festival, a typical festival in Odisha, marks the end of summer and the beginning of paddy season. The word is derived from Rajasthala, the menstruating period of the earth. The earth embodies a goddess, Bhudevi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. After the three day period the earth is ready for the paddy to be sown. This is very significant for the young girls who do not do any work, play indoor games and sing songs on the swings. https://www.boloji.com/articles/48642/raja-festival