Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the people of the country on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal.
Taking to Twitter, The Prime Minister extended his greetings in a series of tweets.
Greetings on Magh Bihu. pic.twitter.com/uvN5I4Q5eV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2024
Magh Bihu is a significant festival celebrated in Assam, also known as Bihu. It is celebrated on the first day of the month of Magh, which is Sankranti day. People offer prayers to Lord Agni Devta and express gratitude for a bountiful harvest.
Best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Pongal. pic.twitter.com/BumW8AxmF9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2024
Pongal is a four-day harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God.
To mark the festival, the Pongal sweet dish is prepared and is first offered to the Gods and Goddesses followed, sometimes with an offering to cows. It is then shared with the family.
साधना-ध्यान और दान-पुण्य की पवित्र परंपरा से जुड़े पावन पर्व मकर संक्रांति की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। प्रकृति के इस उत्सव पर उत्तरायण सूर्यदेव से कामना है कि वे देश के मेरे सभी परिवारजनों को सुख-समृद्धि, सौभाग्य और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य प्रदान करें।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2024
Makar Sankranti is a festival in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the Sun deity Surya, while ‘Magh Bihu’ is celebrated with community feasts after the annual harvest takes place.
