PM Modi: Pongal Teaches Harmony with Nature, Family; A Global Tamil Celebration
India
N
News18•14-01-2026, 18:39
PM Modi: Pongal Teaches Harmony with Nature, Family; A Global Tamil Celebration
- •PM Modi described Pongal as a "deeply warming festival" offering lessons on living in harmony with nature, family, and society.
- •He extended greetings to people celebrating the harvest festival in India and globally, noting its growth into a worldwide celebration by the Tamil community.
- •PM Modi highlighted Pongal's significance in celebrating farmers' hard work and expressing gratitude to the land and Sun.
- •He recalled his engagement with Tamil culture, including visits to Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, and Rameshwaram.
- •Pongal, celebrated around January 14, marks the Sun's Uttarayana journey and its transition into Makara Rashi, holding cultural and spiritual importance.
Why It Matters: PM Modi emphasizes Pongal's message of harmony with nature and family, celebrating Tamil culture globally.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...
