They said the feast was organised to make people aware of scientific thinking and prevent them from following superstitious beliefs. Tension erupted when a group of ritualists reached the spot to oppose the move. As the situation turned ugly, the police resorted to lathicharge. 📰 Odisha: Clashes Break Out in Bhubaneswar and Berhampur Over Biryani Feast During Lunar Eclipse (Watch Video).
Earlier also, the rationalists had organised a similar biryani feast during solar eclipse. Several Hindu leaders, including the Puri Shankaracharya, had strongly opposed it.Chal
Earlier also, the rationalists had organised a similar biryani feast during solar eclipse. Several Hindu leaders, including the Puri Shankaracharya, had strongly opposed it.Chal
Clashes between rationalists and ritualists broke out in Bhubaneswar and Berhampur after the former organised a biryani feast during lunar eclipse on Tuesday.Earlier also, the rationalists had organised a similar biryani feast during solar .