With which state is the Nabakalebara festival associated?

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The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

Nabakalebara is a festival celebrated in Odisha state.
It is a symbolic recreation of the wooden forms of three Hindu deities at Jagannath Temple, Puri.
Nabakalebara festival was first observed in 1575 A.D.
It was first organised by Yaduvanshi Bhoi King Ramachandra Deva.
The meaning of 'Naba' is 'new' and 'Kalebara' is 'body'.
Nabakalebara celebrating in 8 years or 16 years or 19 years depending on the auspicious day.
In the 20th century, the Nabakalebara function was celebrated in the Temple in 1912, 1931, 1950, 1969, 1977 and 1996.
The last Nabakalebara festival was celebrated in 2015.

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