CUTTACK: (Report by Devi Datta Shivaprasad Nayak): Today, the people of Odisha celebrate the holy festival of Akshaya Tritiya. This festival holds great importance for the local farming community. To mark the occasion, the Chief Minister of Odisha took part in the traditional "Akhi Muthi Anukula" ritual today. This special ritual officially starts the new agricultural season for the state. 
Furthermore, the festival carries a deep religious meaning. In the holy city of Puri, temple workers start building the grand chariots for Lord Jagannath today. This important work prepares the city for the famous annual Rath Yatra festival.
They first took part in holy prayers. Priests performed traditional puja and fire rituals. After these prayers finished, the Chief Minister performed the "Akhi Muthi Anukula." He walked into the prepared field and sowed the first seeds with his own hands.
During the event, the Chief Minister also released financial support for the farmers. The government distributed special assistance money to them today. This money will help the farmers buy new seeds, fertilizers, and tools for the upcoming season.
A Deep-Rooted Tradition
Akshaya Tritiya is a very old and respected tradition in Odisha. The day brings joy to farming families across every rural village. Farmers believe this is the most auspicious day to begin their field work. They follow old customs and traditions closely. In the morning, they go to their fields and sow the first paddy seeds. This simple act brings them hope for a rich and healthy harvest.Furthermore, the festival carries a deep religious meaning. In the holy city of Puri, temple workers start building the grand chariots for Lord Jagannath today. This important work prepares the city for the famous annual Rath Yatra festival.
Government Support in Cuttack
The state government always gives high priority to agriculture and the people who farm the land. To show this support, state leaders attended a major event today. They gathered at the Central Rice Research Institute in the Cuttack district. The Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister, and several local lawmakers joined the program.They first took part in holy prayers. Priests performed traditional puja and fire rituals. After these prayers finished, the Chief Minister performed the "Akhi Muthi Anukula." He walked into the prepared field and sowed the first seeds with his own hands.
Financial Help for Farmers
After finishing the ritual, the Chief Minister spoke to the people. He stated that the government always works hard to empower the farming community. He promised to improve agriculture in the state and help farmers succeed.During the event, the Chief Minister also released financial support for the farmers. The government distributed special assistance money to them today. This money will help the farmers buy new seeds, fertilizers, and tools for the upcoming season.
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