14 April 2022: Goddess Bhuasuni performing. The local deity in a tribal village who comes to the body of the local priest- Shaman on special occasions.


Goddess Bhuasuni performing. The local deity in a tribal village who comes to the body of the local priest- Shaman on special occasion like Pana Sankranti and other special occasions which is locally called as Kalisi. How kalisi comes, enters the body and how people treat her and how goddess Bhuasuni solves village people problems is the topic of discussion in this paper. In a rural village in india People celebrating Pana Sankranti, Maha Bishuba Sankranti, Odia Nua Barsa near local temple at Bhadrak, Odisha, India. Pana Sankranti is celebrated on April 14, based on the first day of the solar calendar. This festival is also determined by the Odia calendar, which follows the lunisolar Hindu calendar, and coincides with the month of festival has been celebrated for centuries and is believed to have originated from the ancient agrarian culture of the region, where it marked the beginning of the new agricultural year. According to legend, Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, created the Pana drink as a remedy for the scorching summer heat. The drink is made with water, jaggery, yogurt, and various spices and is believed to have cooling properties. The Pana drink is considered an essential part of the festival and is shared among friends, family, and neighbors as a symbol of togetherness and Sankranti holds great significance in the culture and tradition of Odisha, India. The festival is celebrated on the first day of the Hindu solar calendar and marks the beginning of the new agricultural year. It is also believed to signify the onset of the summer season and is celebrated with a cooling sweet drink called Pana.


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