As Odisha celebrates its harvest festival, the Chief Minister invokes Maa Samaleswari and wishes peace, prosperity and happiness for people across the state
GTNS, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, BHUBANESWAR: As Odisha comes together to celebrate Nuakhai, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended his greetings and traditional Juhar to the people, highlighting the festival’s deep connection with agriculture, faith and the cultural identity of the state.
In his message, the Chief Minister sought the blessings of Maa Samaleswari for the well-being of the people and expressed hope that every family would experience happiness, peace and prosperity.
Nuakhai carries a special significance in Odisha’s social and cultural life. The festival marks the ceremonial consumption of the season’s new harvest and reflects the close relationship between the farming community, nature and the traditions passed down through generations.
The occasion also brings families and communities together, turning the arrival of the new crop into a celebration of gratitude and togetherness. In western Odisha, where Nuakhai holds particularly strong cultural importance, the festival is observed with distinctive rituals, traditional customs and community celebrations.
Chief Minister Majhi’s message comes as people across Odisha prepare to welcome the festival with the spirit of gratitude and renewed hope. His invocation of Maa Samaleswari also underlines the spiritual significance associated with Nuakhai and the enduring cultural bond shared by the people of the region.
Beyond the harvest, Nuakhai continues to serve as a reminder of Odisha’s agrarian roots and the importance of preserving its indigenous traditions while carrying them forward to future generations.