🌞 Maha Vishuba Sankranti 2026 — Odia New Year Celebration!
(Pana Sankranti / Odisha New Year 2026)
Are you ready to welcome the Odia New Year with happiness, colors, and devotion?
Because Maha Vishuba Sankranti 2026 — also known as Pana Sankranti — is just around the corner! 🎉
This festival marks a new beginning as the Sun enters the Aries (Mesha Rashi) — symbolizing energy, prosperity, and positivity.
It’s not just a date—it’s a celebration of Odisha’s culture, traditions, and gratitude to nature.
📅 Maha Vishuba Sankranti 2026 Date & Time
🗓️ Date: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
☀️ Event: Sun’s transition to Aries (Mesha Sankranti)
🕉️ Auspicious Morning Hours: Exact puja muhurat will be updated soon!
Fun fact — the same day is also celebrated as Baisakhi (Punjab), Pohela Boishakh (Bengal), and Tamil Puthandu (Tamil Nadu) — making it a multi-New Year day across India!
🌿 Why It’s Special
In Odisha, this day is celebrated as the Odia New Year — a time to give thanks for a good harvest and pray for peace and prosperity.
Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Hanuman, and the highlight of the festival is the cooling drink “Pana” — a delicious mix of jaggery, water, fruits, and spices. 🍹
It’s said that offering Pana to the gods keeps your body cool and your soul blessed throughout the year.
🎉 How Odisha Celebrates
✨ Morning Rituals: People clean their homes, draw colorful jhoti/rangoli, and perform puja.
🙏 Puja Time: Offer Pana, fruits, and flowers to deities and perform aarti.
🍛 Food & Fun: Enjoy pithas (rice cakes), sweets, and community feasts.
💃 Cultural Events: Villages organize fairs, traditional dances, and bullock-cart races.
The air is filled with devotion, drums, and laughter — a true Odia vibe! 💫
🌞 Three Days of Celebration
1️⃣ Day 1 – Preparation: Clean, decorate, and prepare ingredients for Pana.
2️⃣ Day 2 – Main Day (April 14): Perform puja, drink Pana, share wishes, and celebrate.
3️⃣ Day 3 – Relax & Rejoice: Visit friends, enjoy leftover sweets, and rest in divine energy.
💌 Wishes & Greetings
Spread happiness with these lines —
✨ “Happy Maha Vishuba Sankranti 2026! Wishing you a joyful Odia New Year!”
✨ “Pana Sankranti 2026 — May your year be filled with positivity & prosperity!”
✨ “Lord Vishnu’s blessings and Hanuman Ji’s strength stay with you always.”
✨ In Odia: “ଶୁଭ ମହା ବିଶୁବ ସଂକ୍ରାନ୍ତି! ସୁଖ ଓ ଶାନ୍ତି ଆସୁ!”
Send, post, or say it — and spread good vibes everywhere! 💌
🌺 Interesting Facts
- Pana is first offered to Lord Vishnu, then consumed by devotees.
- It helps the body stay cool during Odisha’s hot April.
- Linked to Raja Sankranti, another major Odia festival.
- Hanuman worship is unique to Odisha on this day.
- Some regions hold bullock cart races and folk plays!
🌞 Why 2026 Will Be Special
2026 is going to be extra vibrant!
With more cultural shows, social media celebrations, and community events, Pana Sankranti 2026 will trend like never before.
Expect #PanaSankranti reels, recipes, and colorful traditions across India!
🎇 Conclusion
Maha Vishuba Sankranti 2026 isn’t just a festival—it’s a celebration of Odisha’s soul.
From prayers to Pana, from devotion to dance — it’s all about new beginnings and gratitude.
So mark your calendars: April 14, 2026 — and get ready to say,
👉 “Happy Odia New Year! Jai Jagannath!” 🌸
📌 Quick FAQs
Q: When is Maha Vishuba Sankranti 2026?
A: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) — Odia New Year Day.
Q: Who is worshipped on this day?
A: Lord Vishnu and Lord Hanuman.
Q: Why is it called Pana Sankranti?
A: Because of the special Pana drink offered to deities and shared among people.