Monday, April 13, 2020

Odisha pana Sankaranti ,Jhamu Yatra 2020

Due to Corona Virus this year Jhamu yatra or Maha Vishuva Sankaranti didn't held in great grand way. Only rituals happen in the temple with some people by keeping social distance. In every Shakti peetha this festival is celebrated. This day is celebrated as the first day of the odia calender across the state. It marks the end of spring and beginning of summer.

Maa Mangala


Jhamu Yatra is most popular festival celebrated in odisha. On this occasion, devotees collect the scared water from river and offer pray to the deity to get her blessings. The devotees then walk on the burning wood charcoal filled in a long drain. It is believed that the goddess saves them from any mishap while walking on burning charcoal.

A special drink is prepared in every odia house is called pana, it is made of Bel fruit, yoghurt, chena, banana, sugar, bundi, coconut, dry fruits of your choice. This gives cold to your body.

Happy Odia New Year 2020.



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