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Detailed explanation-1: -Out of various religious festivals, Kumar Purnima is one of the most popular and important festival of Odisha.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kumar Purnima is one of the 13 festivals that is celebrated all over Odisha with great pomp and show. Sharad Purnima, also known as Kumar Purnima, is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashwina, between October-November.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kumar Purnima, one of the most important festivals of Odisha is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Ashwin month. The day is celebrated as per the long-followed tradition of young women performing religious rites seeking ideal life partners and a bright future.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the early morning the girls after their purificatory bath wear new garments and make food-offerings to the Sun. They observe fasting for the day. In the evening when the moon rises they again make food offerings of a special variety and take it after the rituals are over. It is a festival of rejoicing for the girls.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sharad Purnima (also known as Kumara Purnima, Kojagari Purnima, Navanna Purnima, Kojagrat Purnima or Kaumudi Purnima) is a religious festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin (September to October), marking the end of the monsoon season.