Guwahati: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her heartfelt greetings to the citizens of the nations on the occasion of Magh Bihu, Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
Extending her greetings, the President wished for happiness and prosperity in every person’s life on these holy festivals.
President Murmu stated that these festivals are a symbol of our rich cultural heritage and unity in diversity and are celebrated in different regions of India to express respect for nature.
लोहड़ी, मकर संक्रांति, पोंगल और माघ बिहु के शुभ अवसर पर मैं, देश और विदेश में रहने वाले सभी भारतीय लोगों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं देती हूं।
ये पर्व हमारी समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक विरासत तथा विविधता में एकता के प्रतीक हैं। भारत के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में मनाए जाने वाले ये त्योहार प्रकृति के…— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 13, 2025
Taking to social media post on X, the President of India wrote, “On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indian people living in the country and abroad. These festivals are a symbol of our rich cultural heritage and unity in diversity. These festivals celebrated in different regions of India express respect for nature.
Murmu stated, “These festivals related to agriculture are also opportunities to express gratitude to our farmers for their tireless hard work. I wish that this holy festival brings happiness and prosperity in the life of every person.”
Although celebrated in different regions, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal and Lohri are all traditional harvest festivals and share significant similarities as they are rooted in the tradition of celebrating the agricultural harvest.
Known by various names, such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, and Maghi in Punjab, this festival not only celebrates the harvest but also serves to strengthen social ties and foster a sense of community.
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Celebrated annually on January 14, this festival is known by various names across India, including Pongal, Magh Bihu, and Maghi.
