New Delhi:
On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to extend his warm greetings to the nation as it celebrates the significant festivals of Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu. These festivals, observed across various regions of India, mark important cultural and agricultural milestones.
In his messages, PM Modi highlighted the cultural and spiritual significance of these festivals. For Makar Sankranti, he expressed his hopes that the festival would bring new energy and enthusiasm to the lives of all citizens. “Many best wishes to all countrymen on Makar Sankranti. May this holy festival dedicated to the Uttarayan Sun bring new energy and enthusiasm into your life,” he tweeted.
Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great fervor, particularly in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, and is associated with the sun’s transition from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere, known as Uttarayan. This astronomical event is considered highly auspicious in Hindu cosmology and is marked by various rituals, including holy baths in sacred rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna, and traditional activities such as kite flying and the preparation of special sweets made from sesame and jaggery.
Alongside Makar Sankranti, PM Modi also greeted the nation on the occasion of Magh Bihu, a vibrant harvest festival celebrated in Assam. Known as Bhogali Bihu or Maghor Bihu, this festival is a celebration of the harvest season and the transition into the new year. It is a time for expressing gratitude for a bountiful harvest and celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of Assam. PM Modi wished for the festival to further the spirit of happiness and togetherness, saying, “Best Wishes on Magh Bihu We celebrate the abundance of nature, the joy of harvest and the spirit of togetherness.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also joined in the celebrations, extending his greetings to devotees on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. His message coincided with the ongoing Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, where devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam to take the sacred ‘Amrit Snan’ at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.
These festivals, celebrated under different names such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Lohri in Punjab, reflect the rich cultural diversity and unity of India. They are marked by various traditional rituals, community feasts, and cultural programs that bring people together to celebrate the harvest season and the renewal it brings.
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