Dear Comrades,
Mahavishuba
Sankranti is observed as the Oriya New Year and is also known as Mesha
Sankranthi and Pana Sankranti in the eastern state of Orissa in India.
The day marks the beginning of the New Year in the traditional Oriya
Solar Calendar. The summer season also commences from this period.
There
are no major celebrations on the day. Temples conduct special pujas and
rituals. The highlight of the day is the preparation of sweet drink
called ‘Pana,’ which is made from fruits, milk, curd etc. Cultural
programs are organized in some regions including literary meetings.
