Pana Sankranti(Odia New Year) on 13th April 2012

MAUSUMI · Post by **MAUSUMI** » Apr 7th, '12, 17:01

Pana Sankranti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti or Mesha Sankranti is going to celebrated on 13th April 2012. It is celebrated as Odia New Year ( Nua Barsa). It is the beginning of the New Year in the traditional Hindu Solar Calendar. On this day the sun enters the sidereal Aries or Mesha rashi.

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Ajesh · Post by **Ajesh** » Apr 9th, '12, 23:47

At all the devi temples of Chandi, Biraja and Sarala,Pana Sankranti is celebrated. People all over the state worship Hanuman on this day and celebrate it as his birthday.In Northern Odissa it is called Chadak Parva and In Southern Orissa, Pana Sankranti is celebrated as the end of Danda nata and the final ceremony is known as Meru Yatra.

chandrakant · Post by **chandrakant** » Apr 13th, '12, 21:55

Wishing you a happy Odia new year.

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