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Maha Bishuba Sankranti Or Pana Sankranti : Odia New Year

Pana Sankranti or Maha Bishuba Sankranti every year it comes on 14 April today it is 14 April it is also called as Odia New Year . In Odisha it is celebrated with lots of joy there is puja in many homes and in a small pot we fill pana and hang it on tulsi plant and  from today baisahk month starts. Temples are full of devotees to get darshan of god before we start this holy day. In Odisha pana is a very unique drink made in every homes using bel or melon. The way of  making pana is different at different places of Odisha but it gives a nice aroma and a mouthwatering taste. So today i am posting this unique odia drink which i learnt from my mom. Lets start with the ingredients. For Making Pana Or Sarbat or drink We need: 1 beal or 3 glass water 1/2 glass milk 2 banana 1/2 grated coconut 1/4 cup chenna or homemade indian cheese 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/4 cup chopped raw mango 1/2 cup satu or chatua Little bit crused ginger 1/2 teaspoon cru