Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today observed the festival of Makar Sankranti by taking a holy dip in the Baitarani River in Keonjhar district.

The Chief Minister performed the ritual at Shaibya Kaberi Ghat on the banks of the Baitarani River. After offering prayers, he took the ceremonial dip (Makara Buda) along with his wife, following traditional customs associated with the festival.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister extended greetings to the people of Odisha through a post on X.

In his message, he described Makar Sankranti as a festival of enthusiasm and tradition. He said the age-old traditions of Odisha will strengthen social unity and harmony, and prayed for the continued progress of the stat...