Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has greeted the people on the occasion of Pakhala Dibasa, which is being celebrated today by Odias across the globe.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister shared a video showing him relishing “Pakhala”, one of the most popular foods in the State.
Naveen said that Pakhala is his favourite food.
Pakhala Dibasa is celebrated every year on March 20 . The day is observed to enjoy this Odia dish. Pakhaḷa is an Odia term for Indian food consisting of cooked rice washed or lightly fermented in water. This food item is considered good to beat the summer heat.