- Every year on 13th April 'Odia New Year' has been celebrated across the Odisha full of joy and gaiety. This day is also known as 'Pana Sankranti' or 'Maha Vishuba Sankranti'.
- History,
- The day is named after 'Pana'. It is a sweet drink, which is made up of milk, ripe fruit of bel and spices.
- The festival is celebrated with visits to Shiva, Shakti, or Hanuman temples, as the day is considered to be the birthday of Hanuman.
- 'Pana Sankranti' or 'Maha Vishuba Sankranti',
- It is the traditional new year day festival of Buddhists and Hindus in Odisha, India.
- The festival date is set with the solar cycle of the lunisolar calendar, as the first day of the traditional solar month of Mesha.
- It is similar to new year festivals observed by Hindus elsewhere such as Vaisakhi (North & Central India), Bihu (Assam), Pohela Boishakh (West Bengal) and Puthandu (Tamil Nadu).
Published On : 13 Apr 2020
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