The first kingdom of the Maldives, Dheeva Maari.
The Sadhabas' voyages took place between the 1st century BCE and the 10th century CE. The Sadhabas sailed across the Bay of Bengal in large wooden boats called Boitas ,They traded goods like spices, silk, ivory, muslin, gemstones, and textiles
The Maldives and Kalinga have a history of close contact, with the first kingdom of the Maldives being established by the son of a Kalinga king. The Maldives' first king, Sri Soorudasaruna, came to the Maldives after the Kalinga king sent him and his wife away in two boats.
Explanation
The first kingdom of the Maldives, Dheeva Maari, was established by Soorudasaruna-Adeettiya, the son of King Brahmaadittiya of Kalinga.
The first king of the Soma Vansa dynasty in the Maldives was Sri Balaadeettiya.
The Maldives and Kalinga were both part of the Soma Vansa dynasty.
The first settlers of the Maldives may have come from Kalibanga in India, before the establishment of Emperor Asoka's kingdom.
The first religion of the Maldives may have been a form of nature-worship.
The ancestors of the Maldivians may have arrived in the Maldives between 2500 and 1700 BC.
The Maldivians may have formed a distinct ethnic group around the 6th century BC Bali Yatra is a festival that celebrates the maritime history of Odisha, India, and the voyages of the Sadhabas, the skilled sailors and traders of the Kalinga Empire. The Sadhabas' voyages took place between the 1st century BCE and the 10th century CE.
Voyages of the Sadhabas
The Sadhabas sailed across the Bay of Bengal in large wooden boats called Boitas
They traded goods like spices, silk, ivory, muslin, gemstones, and textiles
They established trade networks with Southeast Asian islands like Bali, Java, Sumatra, and Borneo
They brought Indian scripts, rituals, and temple architecture to these regions
They influenced local practices in Odisha and introduced elements of Indian culture to Southeast Asia
Bali Yatra
Bali Yatra is a celebration of these ancient ties and the maritime prowess of India Odisha
The festival is rooted in the ancient maritime tradition of the Kalinga kingdom
Cuttack became a significant center for Bali Yatra due to its strategic location on the banks of the Mahanadi River
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