Bhubaneswar President Draupadi Murmu led Odisha in extending greetings to its people on Sunday on the occasion of Raja Day, an agricultural festival that celebrates womanhood.
Along with Murmu, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi wished the people well on the occasion, highlighting that the message of environmental protection is an integral part of this festival.
All agricultural activities stop during these three days of the festival, as it is believed that mother earth takes rest during this period.
“On the occasion of this popular festival ‘Raja’, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of the country, especially the people of Odisha. This festival is celebrated in the monsoon season to honor the earth, mother and clouds,” President Murmu said in his social media post.
Murmu, who hails from Odisha, said the festival is a reminder to people of the importance of living in harmony with nature.
“I hope that this special essence of the Festival of Hope will inspire us to devote ourselves to nation building. On this occasion of hope, I wish happiness, peace and prosperity to the people of the state as well as the country,” the President said.
While extending his greetings to the people, Governor Kambhampati said, “The Agricultural Harvest Festival is the great festival of Odisha’s culture, nature, progress and tradition. The message of environmental protection is embedded in it. Besides highlighting the greatness of Mother Earth, this festival promotes brotherhood, friendship and goodwill.”
Chief Minister Mohan Sharan Majhi said the festival was a unique confluence of living traditions of Odia identity, soil and mother energy. “My sincere congratulations and best wishes to all of you.”
“A culture that recognizes the necessity of comfort for future creation, its successors, based on this humanistic and scientific philosophy, have also given the highest priority to dignity.
“In our management system, we give importance to the mother’s energy. As a reflection of this thought process, special additional leave has been provided for working sisters,” Magi said.
“May our development journey become more dynamic… Let us, once again, seek the blessings of Mother Bhumidevi and reaffirm our firm resolve to build a prosperous, proud, empowered and developed Odisha,” the Prime Minister said in his X post.
Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly and BJD President Naveen Patnaik extended his heartfelt greetings and congratulations to everyone on the occasion.
“This unique culture and tradition is a symbol of our respect for nature. I hope this occasion of joy and celebration fills everyone’s lives with happiness and prosperity,” he said.
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