Auspicious Beginnings: ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack Marks Akshaya Tritiya with Sacred Rice Planting
The auspicious agricultural festival of the region ‘Akshaya Tritiya’ which falls on Vaishakh Sukla Pakhya and marks the beginning of agricultural season was celebrated at ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack on 10 May 2024. Dr. A.K. Nayak, Director, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack planted sacred rice seeds in the soil (Muthi Anukula) of the Institute farm signifies the auspicious beginning of the agricultural season. The tradition not only holds cultural significance but also embodies the institute’s commitment to agricultural research and development. It’s heartening to see such rituals being observed, connecting tradition with modern agricultural practices. This celebration likely fostered a sense of unity and purpose among the institute’s community, marking the beginning of a fruitful and prosperous agricultural season ahead.
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