PM Narendra Modi Extends Wishes To People On Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu
Mumbai: In a series of tweet Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the country on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal.
In a tweet he said:
“Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous Makar Sankranti which is full of colors of nature, tradition and culture,” Modi tweeted.
https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1217280918747877377
“Magh Bihu signifies hope and prosperity. On this festival, my greetings to everyone, especially my sisters and brothers of Assam. May this special occasion further the spirit of joy in society,” the Prime Minister said in another tweet.
https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1217281310609133569
“Pongal greetings to everyone. May this festival fill everyone’ lives with abundant prosperity. May everyone be blessed with good health,” Modi said in a tweet.
https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1217281937829556225
Makar Sankranti is a festival in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the sun god Surya, while ‘Magh Bihu’ is celebrated with community feasts after the annual harvest takes place.
Pongal is a four-day harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God.
To mark the festival, Pongal sweets are prepared and first offered to the deities, sometimes with offerings to cows. It is then shared with the family.
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