Bhubaneswar, Apr 14: Odisha is celebrating ‘Pana Sankranti’ or ‘Maha Bishuba Sankranti’, which additionally marks the start of Odia New 12 months, with non secular fervour and gaiety at this time.
Devotees in giant numbers thronged Lord Hanuman temples and Shakti peeths throughout the state to supply prayers and search blessing on the auspicious event, which can also be celebrated because the beginning anniversary of Lord Hanuman.
Pana Sankranti, which falls on the primary day of the normal Hindu photo voltaic calendar month of Mesh, is critical in Odisha because it marks the start of Odia New 12 months. It signifies the transition of the solar into the zodiac signal of Aries.
Odia individuals have a good time Pana Sankranti by making ready a particular scrumptious drink known as ‘Bela Pana’ and distributing it amongst mates, household and kinfolk. It’s historically ready on this pageant and is fabricated from water, jaggery and wooden apple (Bel) pulp, numerous spices and coconut.
On this present day, a new ‘Panjika’, which is an almanac of Hindu non secular festivals, timings and predictions for the 12 months, is launched.
The Panjika is crafted in line with the photo voltaic calendar, encompassing auspicious dates, instances, dawn and sundown timings, in addition to the actions of stars from Mesha Sankranti to Mina Sankranti.
Throughout Pana Sankranti, a notable customized known as ‘Basundhara Theki’ is practiced. This custom entails putting a clay pot stuffed with ‘Pana’, that includes a small gap on the base, atop a sacred Tulsi plant.
