Dahi-tempered Pakhala With Saaga Bhaja, Badi Chura, Allu Bhaja, Roasted tomato chutney and two pieces of fried fish...What else do you need for a perfect Pakhala Thali? From wealthy people to the common man, everyone adores this plate with flavours. In Odisha, Pakhala is not just another dish but a habit that people live on a daily basis. And the craze of this simple dish is now echoing beyond boundaries. Because of this, World Pakhala Day is celebrated every year on March 20th. A day before the Pakhala Diwas, an organisation observed it in a unique way. Besides, to celebrate the soul food of Odisha, people in Cuttack have decided to have a weeklong Pakhala-Fiesta.