Deb. Before his reign, the Hera Panchami function was being observed in a symbolic way with recitation of Mantras.As stated in Madala Panji, Raja Kapilendra Deb substituted this practice with the introduction of an idol of Mahalaxmi made of gold and making the celebration more realistic. See also Famous Hindu yatras Hindu pilgrimage sites in India List of Hindu festivals Padayatra Ratha Yatra Tirtha Tirtha and Kshetra Section-"Ratha Yatra rituals" References External links Orissa government publication on the event Odia culture Festivals in Jagannath Puri Religious festivals in India Hindu festivals