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Significance Of Pana Sankranti: Oriya New Year
Pana Sankranti is also known as the Vishuva Sankranti. It is the new year celebration for the people of Odisha. The Oriya new year is usually celebrated on 14th or 15th of April, every year. It is similar to the other new year festivals of India like the Baisakhi, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh etc. This festivals marks the beginning of summer.
The new year festivals all over India are a visual sensation. Be it Baisakhi or Vishu or Pohela Boishkah or Puthandu, the enthusiasm and fervour of the people throughout the country remains same. These festivals are actually harvest festivals which is celebrated with great joy, welcoming a new year and a new season.
Coming back to Pana Sankranti, it is also a very unique festival of India. The observances and celebrations differ by a few rituals and customs. So, let us take a look at the observances and significance of Pana Sankranti.
CHENNA PODA FOR PANA SANKRANTI
Observances
Of
Pana
Sankranti
On
the
day
of
the
Pana
Sankranti,
an
earthen
pot
is
filled
with
a
sweet
drink
which
is
known
as
Pana.
Then
the
pot
is
hung
over
a
Basil
(Tulsi)
tree.
A
hole
is
made
at
the
bottom
of
the
pot
to
allow
the
sweet
water
to
fall
drop
by
drop.
This
represents
the
rainy
season.
A mixture of horse gram flour, banana and curd is offered to the Basil plant. After that it is consumed by the members of the family. Special offerings are also made to the Gods and Goddesses to begin the new year on a good note. In some places of Odisha special fairs like the Charaka Padva and dance known as Danda Nach is also held.
Special
Food
A
drink
made
of
the
pulp
of
the
wood
apple
or
Bel
is
consumed
on
this
day
of
Pana
Sankranti.
This
drink
is
extremely
healthy
and
helps
to
keep
the
body
cool.
Significance
Of
Pana
Sankranti
Pana
Sankranti,
like
all
other
new
year
festivals,
is
the
celebration
of
the
end
of
the
old
year
and
the
beginning
of
new.
People
pray
to
God
at
the
beginning
of
the
year
so
that
the
new
year
brings
joy
and
happiness
to
everyone's
life.
Farmers
pray
for
a
better
harvest
and
good
rain.
Hence Pana Sankranti is a grand celebration in Odisha and people participate in the celebrations with great enthusiasm.
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