Greetings from CM Majhi and Governor on Odia New Year
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Synopsis
On April 14, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Governor Hari Babu Kambampati extended their warm greetings to the people of Odisha and Odias worldwide for Mahabishuba Sankranti and the Odia New Year, encouraging everyone to celebrate with traditional enthusiasm and contribute to the state's progress.
Key Takeaways
- CM Mohan Charan Majhi celebrates Odia New Year.
- Governor Kambampati extends warm wishes to all.
- Importance of Mahabishuba Sankranti highlighted.
- Call for Odias to work towards state prosperity.
- Celebration of Lord Hanuman's birth anniversary.
Bhubaneswar, April 14 (NationPress) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday conveyed his sincere greetings to Odias worldwide in celebration of Mahabishuba Sankranti and the traditional Odia New Year.
Encouraging the community to pursue a brighter future, Majhi called upon all Odias to commit themselves to enhancing the prestige of Odisha and to foster a progressive and thriving state.
“I wish to extend my warmest regards to all Odia brothers and sisters both in Odisha and globally on this occasion of the Odia New Year and Mahabishuba Sankranti. Let us vow on this culturally significant occasion to uplift the pride of Odisha and contribute to its advancement,” he expressed in a message.
The Chief Minister further encouraged everyone to celebrate the day with traditional enthusiasm and magnificence.
Additionally, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambampati also shared his greetings. “The Hon'ble Governor, Shri @DrHariBabuK, has sent his warm wishes to all the residents of the state on the auspicious occasion of Mahabishuba Sankranti and the Odia New Year, praying to Lord Jagannath for a bright and prosperous future for everyone,” a post from the Governor's official X handle stated.
Leader of the Opposition and Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik also expressed his greetings. “On this occasion of the Odia New Year and Pana Sankranti, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of Odisha,” he remarked.
Mahabishuba Sankranti, often referred to as Pana Sankranti, is one of the most vital festivals celebrated in Odisha, symbolizing the onset of the Odia New Year. This day also marks the implementation of the traditional Odia almanac, introduced on Dola Purnima and effective from this auspicious day.
This occasion also aligns with the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, which is celebrated with immense devotion throughout the state. Special rituals took place at Srimandir in Puri and in different jagaghars (traditional martial arts schools) in the revered coastal city.
Earlier in the day, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and various other national leaders also sent their greetings to the people of Odisha on this special occasion.
