GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 15th Jan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his warm wishes on the joyous occasions of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu through the social media platform X.
Today, various parts of the country are celebrating the harvest festivals of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, and Magh Bihu. These festivals mark the end of winter and the beginning of longer days. They are celebrated with cultural diversity, including activities like kite flying, bonfires, and delicious feasts.
For Makar Sankranti, PM Modi shared his best wishes, acknowledging the festivities happening across the nation. This harvest festival signifies the transition from winter to longer days and is celebrated with diverse cultural traditions, such as kite flying, bonfires, and communal feasts.
On the auspicious occasion of Pongal, the Prime Minister extended his greetings, saying, “Best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Pongal.” Pongal is a significant festival in Tamil Nadu that celebrates the harvest by expressing gratitude to the Sun and honoring cattle, particularly bulls that assist in farming. The festivities span three days and include vibrant decorations, rangolis, and traditional dishes made with raw rice, jaggery, milk, moong dal, and ghee. Tomorrow, the celebration continues with Mattu Pongal, where bulls are adorned with new bells and festive decorations for a joyful village ride.
For Magh Bihu in Assam, the Prime Minister conveyed his wishes through a social media message, saying, “Greetings on Magh Bihu.” This vibrant harvest festival, also known as Bhogali Bihu, brings communities together to celebrate winter crops and pray for prosperity in the upcoming year.
Magh Bihu holds both agricultural and social importance, serving as a time to rejoice in the new yield and strengthen bonds of friendship and brotherhood. In urban areas, people are adapting to the festivities by purchasing symbolic readymade Mejis for bonfires due to limited availability of open spaces and hay.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu and Maghor Domahi, is the first festival of the year that unites people from various communities to enjoy the winter crops and pray for prosperity throughout the year. It is called Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and Makar Sankranti in Northern parts of India.
