Bihar: Nitish Kumar, Tej Pratap attend Chura-Dahi feast at Dy CM Vijay Sinha's residence
Patna, Jan 13
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended a traditional 'Dahi-Chura' feast at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Tuesday, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Several Ministers of the state government, including Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, were also present.
The programme began with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar paying tribute to Swami Vivekananda by garlanding his portrait.
One of the major attractions of this feast was Tej Pratap Yadav, who reached the residence of Deputy CM Sinha and greeted him.
During the occasion, they had the photo sessions together, but when asked whether Tej Pratap Yadav would join the NDA, both the leaders said that the announcement would be made only when the time comes.
Makar Sankranti holds special significance in Bihar's politics.
The Dahi-Chura feasts organised by public representatives provide an opportunity for direct interaction with the common people.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha organises a 'Dahi-Chura' feast every year on Makar Sankranti.
On Monday, he also hosted a grand feast in his home constituency of Lakhisarai, which was attended by thousands of people.
According to Deputy Chief Minister Sinha, such events not only keep folk traditions alive but also strengthen social and political dialogue.
In Bihar, Makar Sankranti is not just a religious festival, but also a symbol of social unity and cultural identity.
Consuming Dahi-Chura, Tilkut (sesame seed sweets), and other sweets is traditionally considered auspicious on this day.
Dahi-Chura is an integral part of Bihar's culinary culture, reflecting the values of simplicity, equality, and community.
From villages to cities, people of all classes celebrate this festival with equal enthusiasm.
This year, Makar Sankranti is being celebrated in Bihar on January 14-15.
This is the day when the sun astronomically moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn, which is considered Sankranti.
According to some traditional customs, the auspicious period or celebration continues until January 15, but according to astrology and the Hindu calendar, the main Sankranti day is January 14.
However, this year, Makar Sankranti is being observed on January 15 in most districts of Bihar.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While it's nice to see cultural events, I hope this isn't just a photo-op. The real test is whether this 'social unity' translates into better policies for farmers and the common people of Bihar. The focus should be on development, not just feasts.
Tej Pratap's presence is the real story here! The political churning in Bihar is more interesting than any TV serial. Will he join NDA? That's the million-dollar question everyone is waiting for. The suspense is killing us! 😄
As someone new to Indian culture, I find this fascinating. The idea of a festival strengthening social dialogue through simple food like yogurt and flattened rice is beautiful. It's a great way for leaders to connect with people on a human level.
Makar Sankranti in Bihar is unmatched! The smell of tilkut and the taste of dahi-chura... it's pure nostalgia. Glad to see the tradition being kept alive at such levels. It's more than politics; it's about our roots and identity.
Respect for starting with a tribute to Swami Vivekananda. He is a true inspiration for the youth. If our politicians follow even 10% of his ideals, the state would progress much faster. The feast is good, but let's also focus on his message of strength and service.
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