Odisha, April 30 -- Former Odisha CM and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader, Naveen Patnaik, extended his greetings on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on Wednesday.

The BJP leader took to X, and wrote, "My heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and Akhi Muthi Anukula. May the blessings of the Lord bring good harvest, happiness and prosperity in the lives of our farmer brothers and sisters. #AkshayTritiya"

Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated during the commencement of the sowing of rice paddy for the ensuing Kharif season in Odisha. On this day, farmers in the state perform the ritual of 'Akhi Muthi Anukula', a ceremonial sowing of seeds in paddy fields.

Celebrated on April 30 this year, Akshaya...