Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Sankranti and Pongal celebrations at the residence of his Cabinet colleague and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Monday. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
The event also saw the presence of prominent personalities, including Telugu film star Chiranjeevi, ace badminton player P V Sindhu, several Union ministers, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
Modi engaged in rituals associated with Sankranti, a festival celebrated across different regions of India under various names, and linked to harvest traditions. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
“Attended Sankranti and Pongal celebrations at the residence of my ministerial colleague, Shri G. Kishan Reddy Garu. Also witnessed an excellent cultural programme. People across India celebrate Sankranti and Pongal with great fervour. It is a celebration of gratitude, abundance and renewal, deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of our culture,” the Prime Minister posted on X. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
“My best wishes for Sankranti and Pongal. Wishing everyone happiness, good health and a prosperous harvest season ahead,” PM Modi further wrote. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival dedicated to the sun god, marks the arrival of spring and signifies a shift in astronomical and agricultural cycles. The day is traditionally celebrated with kite flying, enjoying sweets, and bathing in holy rivers. This year, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
Pongal is also a harvest festival, celebrated in Tamil Nadu. This year, the festival begins on January 14, 2025, and spans four days, concluding on January 17, with each day carrying distinct significance. During Pongal celebrations, farmers express gratitude to nature for a bountiful yield. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
In addition to Sankranti, Modi also attended Lohri celebrations in Naraina Village, Delhi, where he lit the sacred fire of Lohri. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
The festival of Lohri, which holds particular importance in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, was celebrated with traditional fervour on Monday. Bonfires, central to the festivities, are lit with wood and cow dung cakes at night. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
“Lohri has a special significance for several people, particularly those from Northern India. It symbolises renewal and hope. It is also linked with agriculture and our hardworking farmers. This evening, I had the opportunity to mark Lohri at a programme in Naraina in Delhi,” Modi shared on X. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
“People from different walks of life, particularly youngsters and women, took part in the celebrations. Wishing everyone a happy Lohri!” PM Modi added. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
The Prime Minister shared several photos of his interaction with people amid Lohri celebrations on social media. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
Published at : 13 Jan 2025 09:20 PM (IST)
