#🛕💐ଉତ୍କଳ ଦିବସର ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା☸️ Vande Utkal Janani 😇 Utkal Divas 2026 (ଆପଣ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍କଳ ଦିବାସର ହାର୍ଦ୍ଧିକ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ) Happy Utkal Divas! Today is a truly historic day as Odisha marks its 91st Foundation Day. On April 1, 1936, Odisha became the first state in India to be formed on a linguistic basis, a testament to the decades of struggle and the rich cultural identity of the Odia people. Highlights for Utkal Divas 2026 Odia Pakhya 2026: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a special fortnight-long celebration called “Odia Pakhya” starting today, April 1, and continuing until the Odia New Year (Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti) on April 14. Focus on Heritage: This year’s celebrations emphasize the preservation of the Odia language and culture, with events planned across all 30 districts. Festivities: Expect the classic vibrant Jhankis (tableaus), fireworks in cities like Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, and plenty of cultural performances showcasing Odissi and folk dances like Sambalpuri and Dalkhai.