Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Odisha and its people on the auspicious occasion of Maha Vishuba Sankranti and the Odia New Year (Nababarsha).
In a post on X, he said that “this special occasion reflects the values of devotion, harmony, and seasonal renewal, and highlights the rich traditions of Odisha.”
Modi further said that he prayed for a year filled with unlimited opportunities and success.
In his greetings, the prime minister noted that the day may bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to all, and deepen the spirit of togetherness while strengthening social bonds.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also greeted the people of Odisha. He expressed hope that the new year would fill their lives with happiness, peace, and prosperity.
“On this sacred occasion of Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Sankranti, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all. May this new year fill your lives with happiness, peace, and prosperity, and may it imbue us with renewed strength to further honor our culture and Odia identity on the global stage,” Majhi said in a post on X.
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida also extended her wishes on the occasion.
“Heartfelt greetings and best wishes on the sacred Maha Vishuva Sankranti, Pana Sankranti, and Odia Nababarsha holidays. May this sacred day bring boundless possibilities, success, and prosperity into your lives,” she wrote on her post on X.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said that he prayed at the feet of Lord Shri Jagannath for happiness, prosperity, good health, and peace to prevail in everyone’s life.
In a post on X, he said: “Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all my dear Odia brothers and sisters on Odia New Year, Maha Vishuva Sankranti, and Pana Sankranti. This sacred occasion highlights our culture, heritage, and pride. Let us move forward together, shoulder to shoulder with the new government, by taking new resolutions in the new year to take Odisha to new heights of progress.”
Meanwhile, a large number of devotees gathered at the Jagannath Temple in Puri to seek the blessings of the holy Trinity on the occasion of Maha Bishub Sankranti, which marks the beginning of the Odia New Year.
As per Odia tradition, the new year begins on this day, and the new almanac is ceremonially presented before Lord Jagannath at the temple. The almanac, earlier offered to Dola Govinda on Dola Purnima, is placed before the deities as part of the rituals.
In the Odia calendar, Maha Bishub Sankranti or Pana Sankranti is observed as the first day of the year, holding deep cultural and religious significance.
