*Hanuman Jayanthi and Maha Bishuv Sankranti are celebrated in Damanjodi*

The entire Damanjodi area was full of celebrations on the occasion of the holy Maha Bishuv Sankranti and Hanuman Jayanthi in Damanjodi. Homa Yajyna was held over 3 days of idols and octagonal idols of Odisha's talest Shri Abhaya Anjeneya located in Nalco township. On Friday, Jaladhivas, Mandaladi Pujan, Agni Reforma and Havan were held. After the puja, Hanuman brought water from the Saraju pool in the premises of the Batika and placed it in the Yajna Mandap in the women's in kalas. Various Nitikantis were held from morning to night on everyday, while Sun Puja and other Nitikantis were held after Mahasana on Sankranti day. In the evening, a full service was offered. Along with Pandit Vinay Kumar Mishra, Pandit Ajay Kumar Dash, Pandit Vijay Kumar Dash, Pandit Sarveswar Nand, Pandit Prashant Kumar Brahma, Maheshwar Panda, Pandit Janardan Mishra, Pandit Sridhar Kumar Dash, Pandit Dinbandhu Mahapatra and Pandit Pratap Kumar Mishra from Khurda and Ganjam districts. Balaram Rath, a regular worshiper of Sri Abhaya Anjeneya Temple, and Pangam Kumar Panda performed the Pujani. Amar Kumar Nayak, Sahu, Alok Chowdhury, Dwitikrishna Mahapatra, Nilakrishna Rath, Haribandhu Vashal, Prafulla Kumar Sahu and Sunil Kumar Chowdhury were the main actors of Yajna Barah. Crowds of devotees and devotees were observed in the temples in Damanjodi and surrounding areas in the morning. Panas were distributed in the temples of the region and from various organizations.