India annual celebration : Bali Jatra
The origins of Bali Jatra lie in the thriving maritime trade of the Kalinga Empire (present-day Odisha) during ancient and medieval times.
Historical accounts and archaeological evidence reveal that the ‘Sadhabas’, skilled mariners and traders of Kalinga, navigated vast stretches of the Bay of Bengal and established robust trade networks with Southeast Asian islands such as Bali, Java, Sumatra, and Borneo.
These voyages were facilitated by vessels known as Boitas—large, sturdy ships crafted from locally sourced teak and sal wood. Trade and commerce during this era extended beyond material goods; it encompassed cultural, religious, and linguistic exchanges that left an indelible impact on Southeast Asia.
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