Pakhala Dibasa - A Poem #PakhalaDibasa

Today is #PakhalaDibasa and also the #InternationalDayOfHappiness! 🍚

Here are some lines - few words dedicated to Pakhala, Pakhala Day & happiness :)

For many, Pakhala is not just an "Odia Food"-

It's an emotion that's too special & good!

Even Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannatha loves this-

Served 365 days of the year- many varieties!

ମହାପ୍ରଭୁଙ୍କ ବଡ଼ ପଣିଆକୁ ପ୍ରତିପାଦିତ କରିବାକୁ ଯାଇ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଲୋକେ କଥା କଥାରେ ଥଟ୍ଟା କରି କୁହନ୍ତି,

“ପଖାଳ ଭାତରେ ଘି’ ତୋ ବୋପା ଖାଇଥିଲା କି” ।

(୨) #PakhalaDibasa #ପଖାଳଦିବସ pic.twitter.com/UJZvT2gqz3

— Shree Jagannatha (@JagannathaDham) March 20, 2021

Odias eat Pakhala in all seasons; mostly to beat the heat-

In summer season especially, Pakhala is a refreshing treat.

March 20 is "Spring Equinox"- equal day & night length-

When days get longer & heat is on, Pakhala is strength!

I Am Happy

I am happy to welcome a fresh new day.
I am happy when things go my way.
I am happy when I get to have a say.
I am happy when I drive negativity away!

I smile when life proves me right.
I smile when there's a funny sight-
Even when things don't appear bright!
I reach success, climbing its height.

Happiness Perfume

I was gifted this tiny bottle wrapped with love,
As I gingerly opened it, there was a note for me-
"Hope this adds to your enchanting treasure-trove!
I wish you a whiff of magic & may you live happily!"

(Image by Emergency Brake via Flickr/Creative Commons.)

Happiness Is... #AToZChallenge

Happiness is-
Warm smiles & family & friends by our side,
Honesty & integrity & no haunted secrets to hide!

Happiness is-
Feeling blessed & contented & feeling great,
Blissful awareness, positivity & celebratory state.

Happiness is-
Enjoying every moment & life's roller-coaster ride!
No gloomy thoughts; rather intense joy bonafide!

Happiness is-
Hope, Friendship, Food, Fun, Peace, Laughter, Smiles...
All that matter & raise the happiness-index across miles.

Happiness is-
Love for life & like fragrance must be spread far & wide!
Ours to earn & own if to choose happiness we decide!

What does happiness mean to you? 
If you liked this, you may like my other poem about Happiness- A Bottle Of Happiness

I'm participating in my maiden #AToZChallenge. H For -Happiness, Hope, Honesty
My Theme is- Poems About Life.
Also Linking with-
Three Word Wednesday- Gloomy, Haunted, Intense

A Bottle Of Happiness

As she started on her mission,
She knew it would not be fun.
She wanted 'a bottle of happiness',
Laughter, hope & humour to refresh.

She seemed to obey her heart's demand.
She was sick of all the hatred on land.
Is such a bottle available anywhere?
If yes, it'd be rare for anyone to share!

She searched near & far, high & low.
On the way, many shared what they know-
The naked truth is- no riches can purchase,
'A bottle of happiness' that we hunt & chase.

On The Beach

Happiness on the beach for Mr.Bakshi!
He ogled at a pretty lady in a bikini sexy!

Photo-Prompt- The Moving Quill

Mrs.Bakshi, who was wet, was wild seeing this.
Hubby staring at another woman is no bliss...