PM Modi Greets Nation on Makar Sankranti, Highlights Cultural Significance
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News18•14-01-2026, 09:50
PM Modi Greets Nation on Makar Sankranti, Highlights Cultural Significance
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes on Makar Sankranti, India's harvest festival.
- •In a post on X, PM Modi emphasized the festival's cultural and traditional significance, linking it to joy, unity, and gratitude.
- •He expressed hope that the festival, celebrated with 'til' and 'gud', brings happiness, prosperity, and success.
- •Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's northward journey into Capricorn, signifying the end of winter and longer days.
- •The festival is celebrated with diverse customs across India, including Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and Uttarayan in Gujarat.
Why It Matters: PM Modi wished the nation on Makar Sankranti, highlighting its cultural richness and message of unity and prosperity.
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