Bela Pana (ବେଲ ପଣା)

Bela Pana (Odia: ବେଲ ପଣା) is a very healthy, delicious, and traditional drink offered to God on Pana Sankranti.

Belapana a prepared from the pulp of Indian Bael (Aegle marmelos). This pana is a cure for sunstroke and a must-have for Odia New Year celebrations. It is also used to treat stomach issues.

Bela Pana Ingredients:

1. Indian Bael
2. Jaggery
3. Black Pepper
4. Curd
5. Chhena
6. Cardamom
7. Banana

Remove the seeds from the Bela pulp and add the peeled banana, curd, chhena, cardamom jaggery, and stir thoroughly. Your Bela Pana is now ready to serve in a cup or glasses.

P.S.: All these photographs are taken by Manas Muduli, Tapas Ranjan, Bookshankar, and Loknath Palauri. We have published with their proper permission and for re-use of these resources, you have to take proper permission from the original photographers.

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