Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conveyed warm wishes to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti, the traditional New Year celebrated on April 14 in Odisha. This festival is marked by pana drinks, rituals, and family gatherings, symbolizing the beginning of the solar calendar.
PM Modi, in a social media post, emphasized the significance of Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti, highlighting its values of devotion, harmony, and seasonal renewal. He expressed hopes for a year filled with opportunities, success, peace, happiness, and prosperity for all, emphasizing the importance of togetherness in society.
Additionally, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi extended his greetings to the people of the state on this auspicious occasion, emphasizing the importance of happiness, peace, prosperity, and the preservation of culture and identity. The festival not only celebrates seasonal renewal and agricultural cycles but also coincides with Hanuman Jayanti in the Odia tradition, fostering community harmony and devotion.
