Preparatory Meeting Held for Samuhika Nuakhai Bhetghat–2026 at Kapsi

Kapsi, August 6: With the spirit of unity, gratitude and cultural pride, a preparatory meeting for the upcoming Samuhika Nuakhai Bhetghat–2026 was held at Baragachha Chhak in Kapsi village under Sinapali Block of Nuapada district on Thursday. The event is being planned to celebrate Nuakhai, the most significant agrarian festival of Western Odisha, which will be observed this year on September 15, 2026. Nuakhai is more than a harvest festival; it is a celebration of thanksgiving to Mother Earth and the farming community for a successful harvest. The festival symbolizes prosperity, family reunion, social harmony and respect for age-old traditions. It brings together people from all walks of life, strengthening bonds within families and communities while preserving the rich cultural heritage of Western Odisha. The preparatory meeting was presided over by Nikunja Bihari Sa, President of the Samuhika Nuakhai Bhetghat Committee. Members reviewed the success and experiences of last year’s celebration and discussed various proposals to make this year’s programme more organized, vibrant and memorable. A detailed roadmap was prepared for the smooth conduct of the event, covering cultural programmes, hospitality, volunteer management and other organisational arrangements. During the meeting, a new committee for Samuhika Nuakhai Bhetghat–2026 was constituted. Nikunja Bihari Sa was unanimously elected as President, Kailash Jagat as Vice-President, Samanta Das as Secretary, Diamond Nial as Joint Secretary and Biharilal Mashra as Treasurer. The meeting was attended by Bamadev Das, Shibaram Kand, Chitru Sa, Chakradhar Sa, Kahnai Das, Shambhu Sa, Prakash Patra, Subash Sa, Dushmanta Kand, Dinabandhu Lohar, Duaru Jagat, Lochan Lohar, Satyaban Das, Jalandhar Sa, Netrananda Jagat and several respected villagers and youth members. Participants shared valuable suggestions and expressed their commitment to ensuring the grand success of the community celebration. Speakers appreciated the growing public participation in the annual event and observed that the Samuhika Nuakhai Bhetghat has become a vibrant platform for promoting communal harmony, preserving the cultural identity of Western Odisha and passing on the values of Nuakhai to the younger generation. With enthusiastic community support and meticulous planning, the organisers expressed confidence that Samuhika Nuakhai Bhetghat–2026 will be celebrated on a grand scale, reflecting the true essence of Nuakhai and further strengthening the bonds of brotherhood among the people of the region.