Queen performs 'chhera pahanra' in Gadamadhupur

Queen Aparna Bhir Singh Bharadwaj swept a wooden chariot during Rath Yatra’s chhera pahanra ritual in Gadamadhupur, 16 years after her father’s death. Crowned by priests, she performed in royal attire. Villagers watched as Jajpur district and Puri followed traditions. Aparna highlighted their royal tradition free from gender bias, breaking norms.