Bhubaneswar, April 30: On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi performed the traditional 'Akhi Muthi Anukula' ceremony, marking the symbolic start of the sowing season.
Extending his wishes on social media, CM Majhi prayed for a prosperous Kharif season and reaffirmed the government's commitment to farmers' welfare.
Earlier, the Odisha government signed an MoU with the Gates Foundation to boost farmer incomes through climate-smart agriculture. The agreement, in the presence of Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, aims to implement sustainable farming practices across the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also greeted citizens, highlighting Akshaya Tritiya's significance as a symbol of prosperity and new beginnings.
In Sanskrit, the word "Akshaya" means "never diminishing." It is said that things that start on this day expand forever with fewer obstacles in their way, and that doing good deeds on this day will bring eternal success and fortune. The occasion is celebrated on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaisakh. According to the Gregorian calendar, this day typically falls in April or May. It is on this day that both the sun and the moon are said to be at their planetary best alignment.
According to Hindu scriptures, Akshaya Tritiya also marks the start of the Kali Yuga and the end of the Dwapar Yuga.
