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Marking the deep bond between nature, farming, and culture, Western Odisha is celebrating Nuakhai, the agrarian festival that pays tribute to the first harvest on Thursday. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the festival reflects the gratitude of farming communities towards the land and its bounty.
For generations, agriculture has been the backbone of life in the region, shaping customs, rituals, and festivals. Nuakhai is observed as a sacred offering of the season's first grains to the presiding village deity, followed by feasts that strengthen family and community bonds.
The agricultural calendar of Western Odisha is punctuat...