The Odia New Year is being celebrated across Odisha today with much fervour. People from all walks of life rose this morning with devotion, vibrant rituals, and community warmth to celebrate ‘Maha Vishuba Sankranti’ and ‘Pana Sankranti’, marking the start of the Odia new year. The festival involves traditional rituals, cultural dances like ‘Danda Nacha’, and sharing of ‘Pana’ throughout the state. The day also coincided with Hanuman Jayanti, adding spiritual fervour to an already sacred occasion. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narnra Modi and Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi have extended their greetings to the people of Odisha and Odia people across the globe on the occasion of Odia new year.