Bhubaneswar, April 14: Odisha’s Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi, among others, extended warm wishes to the people on the occasion of Mahabisuba Sankranti (Odia New Year) and Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday.
Kambhampati took to the social media platform X, expressing, “On the occasion of Odia New Year and the sacred Mahabisuba Sankranti, I extend my heartfelt wishes and congratulations to my dear brothers and sisters of Odisha. This holy festival highlights the grandeur of our culture, the beauty of our traditions, and the pride of Odia identity.”
He added, “Let us all come together in this new year to elevate Odisha to the pinnacle of progress through unity, dedication, and hard work. May the blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath be upon us all. I sincerely wish that everyone’s life is filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.”
CM Majhi also conveyed his greetings, stating that this sacred occasion and new year should inspire collective strength among the people to further enrich Odisha’s cultural heritage and uphold the pride of Odia identity.
Majhi wrote on X, “On this sacred occasion of Odia New Year and Mahabisuba Sankranti, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of you. May this new year fill your lives with happiness, peace, and prosperity, and provide us with renewed energy and strength to elevate our culture and Odia identity on the global stage.”
Opposition leader and Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik also sent his best wishes to the people.
Mahabisuba Sankranti, also known as Pana Sankranti, marks the beginning of the Odia New Year (the first day of the month of Baisakh). It signifies the end of the spring harvest and the arrival of summer.
On this occasion, special prayers are offered in temples and homes across the state. Deities are served ‘Pana,’ a traditional sweet beverage made from jaggery, wood apple, banana, coconut, and other delicious ingredients.
The people of Odisha also celebrate Hanuman Jayanti or the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman in a grand manner throughout the state. Lord Hanuman is a symbol of devotion, strength, and selfless service to Lord Rama.
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