Dhanu Sankranti is a very popular festival dedicated to worship Sun God and also Lord Jagannath. In Odisha, people collect the harvest and celebrate the occasion in the month of Pousha. Families unite and make scrumptious dishes to offer to God. On this day, the devotees take holy dips in the sacred rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari and others. Special worship is done for Sun god and a special dish called Dhanu Muan is prepared and offered to Sun God and Lord Jagannath. Dhanu Sankraman or Dhanu Sankranti is an auspicious festival that occurs when the Sun enters the Sagittarius or the Dhanu Rashi. It is celebrated with immense joy.

Kharmas begin with the Sun’s entry into Sagittarius, and auspicious activities face restrictions.