Kumar Purnima Kumar Purnima is the festival celebrated on the full moon day during Ashwina month in Odisha. This is the combo of festivals in one day. 1. Birthday of God Kartikeswar . Popularity in girls 2. Gaja Laxmi Pooja In homes and pandals 3. Janhi Usua ( Ridge Gourd Fast) Popular among young girls and young ladies . Food is taken once in a day for 30 days between the two Purnima's. During this time they don't eat ridge gourd and even they never touch any part of ridge gourd. 4. Kalua Jatra Goddess kali invited by her mother to live and enjoy the auspicious Asvin month. That's why the whole month is celebrated by people because Godess kali the married woman comes and live amongst them. For pampering Godess kali we people also staying happy and celebrate the day's. Girls dressed up well and enjoy the festival whole day. They shop the newest styles of festival clothing, dresses and accessories for best