Odisha – In a move to promote odia food , people of Odisha decided to celebrate march 20 as Pakhala Divas. Everyone decided to eat Pakhala on 20th march to welcome this summer with odishas traditional food.It is expected a big celebration from this year onwards along with Utkala divas.
March 20 Is To Be Celebrated As Universal Pakhala Day. Why March 20 – The March equinox will occur on March 20, 2012. This marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere and fall (autumn) in the southern hemisphere from an astronomical viewpoint.Twice a year, around March 20 or 21 and September 22 or 23, the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night are nearly equal in all parts of the world. So 20th March is the perfect day to celebrate Universal Pakhala Day.For you info, there is no history behind celebrating this, most of Odia used to eat Pakhala everyday, but it is just a cultivated reason by a group of Odias to promote our food, be a part of it, spread the message!!!
