One of the most attractions of the 22nd day of the famous biennial heritage festival Maa Thakurani Yatra was the appearance of tigers and hanumans in mythological costumes.
In a single procession of 31 Bagha (tiger) Veshas and thirty-two Hanuman Veshas which originated from Tulasinagar of Gatebazar here on Friday marched towards the temporary adobe of the living deity in Desibehera street for fulfilling their Manasikas (preordained desires).
Sanakhemundi MlA Ramesh Jena inaugurated the Veshas. The dances of tigers and hanumans amidst the rhythms of Dhol Badya thrilled thousands of onlookers.