CM Mohan Majhi Performs ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’ on Akshaya Tritiya
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi performed the auspicious ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’ ritual at the ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute in Cuttack on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. The CM arrived early in the morning and participated in the ritual after performing puja and yagna. Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singhdeo was also present at the ceremony.
Marking the occasion, the state government organised a state-level Farmers’ Day celebration. The Chief Minister also announced CM Kisan Kharif assistance for eligible farmers. Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most sacred festivals in Odisha and is celebrated with deep religious and cultural significance. It is believed that any activity started on this day brings prosperity and success.
On this day, farmers across the state perform Akhi Muthi Anukula, symbolising the beginning of the agricultural season. They worship the earth and sow seeds, seeking blessings for a good harvest. The festival holds immense importance in rural Odisha and is often regarded as a farmers’ festival. It also marks the beginning of chariot construction for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath.
Author: MCL bureau
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