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Boita Bandana is a traditional maritime festival celebrated in Odisha to honor the ancient mariners known as Sadhabas who sailed to distant lands like Bali, Java, and Sumatra for trade. Observed on Kartik Purnima, people float small decorative boats made of banana stems or paper in rivers or water bodies, symbolizing the start of their ancestors' sea voyages. This festival reflects Odisha’s rich maritime heritage and cultural pride.