Pakhala Divas or World Pakhala Day is an annual commemoration of the Odia people across the country. World Pakhala Day 2025 is celebrated on March 20. This annual commemoration is focused on celebrating Odia cuisine and promoting the delicious delicacy that is extremely helpful in cooling down our body - and a popular dish for the summer season. On the occasion of Pakhala Divas 2025, people often share Happy Pakhala Divas 2025 wishes and messages, Happy World Pakhala Day greetings, Pakhala Divas images and HD wallpapers with family and friends to celebrate the culinary delight of Odisha. Pakhala Diwas 2025 Date and Significance: A Deep Dive Into the Tradition, Health Benefits and Cultural Significance of Pakhala in Odisha.

Pakhala has been one of the most prominent summer treats that is made and consumed across Odisha. Consisting of cooked rice washed or lightly fermented in water, Pakhala is a refreshing food source during the hot climate and replenishes the nutrients in the body. Popularly served with dry roasted vegetables, Pakhala is a cool and easy meal option that not only soothes one’s body but can speak to our soul. With the rising temperature, eating in summer can be a challenge. Pakhala has been a delicious and scrumptious meal option that is not just light but also immediately cools your body. When Is World Pakhala Day 2025? Know History and Significance of the Food Day That Honours Odisha's Traditional Rice Dish. 

This is one of the reasons that it continues to be an extremely popular delicacy that is consumed by Odia people worldwide. And the celebration of Pakhala Divas is focused on helping more people appreciate this delicacy. As we celebrate World Pakhala Day 2025, here are some Happy Pakhala Divas 2025 wishes and messages, Happy World Pakhala Day greetings, Pakhala Divas images and wallpapers that you can post online.

World Pakhala Divas Images

World Pakhala Divas Images (Photo Credits: File Image)

World Pakhala Day Images

World Pakhala Day Images (Photo Credits: File Image)

Pakhala Divas Wallpapers 

World Pakhala Divas Wallpapers (Photo Credits: File Image)

While the origin of Pakhala is not well-established, there are various different variants of the dish that is made and consumed by people across Odisha. People also make Pakhala in the neighbouring states of Jharkhand and Assam. We hope that this Pakhala Divas, you give this simple, classic dish a try.

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