Rajo Sankranti or Rajo one of the ancient form of festival having it’s application to nature and cultural bondage which have it’s flavour of oneness, love and brotherhood. Along with, the festival reminnds Nature and it’s law of reproduction in every form of life.For the people of Odisha, as the festival observed and celebrated in Odisha only, it has its separate grandeur and acceptance among every walk of life in the state. Now, at this period of epidemic, people have to be more careful in respect to maintain social and physical distancing whenever celebrating Rajo, find some other way to spend time to avoid social gathering,like preparing new dishes, virtual get together, watching TV, playing antakhyari among the members of family. Except emergency requirements don’t go out.Positive frame of mind can make a big difference at this time of pandemic. People are really in panic and apprehensive about the third strain will be more contagious and mainly may affect the children.So we should have to be more vigilante and comprehensive in our approach to it. Together can win this battle, a small negligence may cause irreparable damage to all of us. Patience and precautions are two pillars that life is hanging on,. it is the time of love and fellow filling more than ever because life has become more uncertain than before.. wish you happy and safe Rajo.
Sakti Das.(Editor in Chief , Odiannews)