Krishna killed and burnt him to ashes. It, is, therefore, to reminiscent this event that a hut is burnt which represents the adobe of the demon. In many places of the State big fairs are arranged where idols of the deity are assembled. These fairs are called 'Melana'. The Veemanas of the surrounding villages are placed in a row for public view.
Keen competition is observed in the decoration of the veemanas.
When all the expected veemanas reach the place, display of fire-works takes place and this is watched by thousands of enthusiastic crowd. In the fairs agricultural implements, commodities, household articles and furniture are brought and sold. Such Melans or Fairs continue till the month of Chaitra in different places of the district of Cuttack, Puri and Ganjam. Disclaimer 1999 - 2001. All rights reserved worldwide.