Festival of harvest Makar
Sankranti is being celebrated today. The festival is seen as a
celebration of the end of the winter solstice month and also marks the
end of the winter harvest. The festival is known with different names in
different parts of the country. It is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil
Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Bihu in Assam and Poush Sangkranti in West
Bengal.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime
Minister Narendra Modi have extended their greetings and wishes to the
citizens on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan and
Paush Parva. In a tweet message, President Kovind wished that these
festivals may strengthen the bond of love, affection and harmony in our
society and increase prosperity and happiness in the country.
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said that these festivals are known for
their colourfulness and symbolise good harvest and bountifulness of
nature.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished that the Uttarayan surya may infuse
new energy and enthusiasm in everyone's life. Greeting everyone on the
occasion of Pongal, especially people from the state of Tamil Nadu, Mr.
Modi said that the festival showcases the best of Tamil culture. He
wished that these festivals may inspire us to live in harmony with
nature and further the spirit of compassion.
SOURCE ; AIR NEWS
{ With input from news agency language)
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