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President Murmu & PM Modi Celebrate Harvest Festivals with Kite Diplomacy

President Droupadi Murmu has extended warm greetings to all Indians for the upcoming harvest festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu, highlighting their significance to agricultural traditions and national unity. Concurrently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz jointly inaugurated the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, blending cultural celebration with diplomacy. The vibrant festival features participation from hundreds of international and domestic kite flyers. These nationwide celebrations underscore India's diverse cultural heritage and gratitude towards nature and farmers.

Key Points: Lohri, Makar Sankranti Greetings from President Murmu & PM Modi

  • President extends greetings for major harvest festivals
  • Festivals celebrate farmers and cultural diversity
  • PM Modi inaugurates kite festival with German Chancellor
  • International event features flyers from 50 countries
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President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu

President Murmu extends harvest festival greetings as PM Modi and German Chancellor inaugurate the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad.

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu
"These festivals are a symbol of our rich agricultural traditions and national unity. - President Droupadi Murmu"

New Delhi, January 12

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her warm greetings to citizens in India and abroad on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, which will be celebrated on January 13 and 14.

In a message, the President said, "On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu festivals, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians residing within India and abroad."

These festivals are a symbol of our rich agricultural traditions and national unity. They are reflection of our vibrant and diverse cultural heritage. These festivals are an occasion to salute the hard work of our farmers who work tirelessly to feed the nation. Through these festivals celebrated across the country, we express our gratitude towards mother nature.

Meanwhile, with Makar Sankranti just days away, Gujarat witnessed vibrant celebrations with the International Kite Festival, a major highlight of the state's Uttarayan festivities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday jointly inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.

The participation of the German Chancellor marked a blend of cultural celebration and diplomatic engagement during his first official visit to India. Visuals from the event showed both leaders interacting with participants and flying kites together, as colourful kites filled the sky.

The three-day festival will conclude on January 14 and features participation from 135 international kite enthusiasts representing 50 countries. They will be joined by 65 flyers from across India and 871 local participants from Gujarat.

Magh Bihu, a major harvest festival of Assam, marks the end of the harvesting season in the month of Magh and is celebrated with community feasts after the annual harvest. Along with Lohri, Pongal, Sankranti and Uttarayan, it represents the diverse ways in which harvest festivals are celebrated across India.

Lohri celebrations, particularly in northern India, are marked by bonfires, traditional foods and folk songs, adding warmth and joy to the festive season.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Heartwarming message. These festivals are the soul of India. From the bonfires of Lohri in Punjab to the community feasts of Magh Bihu in Assam, it's all about gratitude for nature and our farmers. Jai Kisan!
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Aman W
The International Kite Festival with the German Chancellor is a brilliant diplomatic touch. Shows how our culture can be a bridge to the world. Hope the foreign participants enjoy our til-gul and undhiyu as much as the kite flying!
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Sarah B
As someone living abroad, reading this message from the President really brings a piece of home closer. We're celebrating Pongal here too, with a small pot of sweet pongal. It's lovely to see all these harvest festivals getting national recognition.
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Karthik V
While the greetings are appreciated, I hope the focus on farmers during these festivals translates into more concrete support for them year-round. The sentiment is beautiful, but action on MSP and loan waivers would be the real celebration for Annadatas.
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Nidhi U
The article is a nice reminder of how each region has its own unique way of celebrating the same spirit of harvest. From Sankranti in the south to Lohri up north, the essence is the same - thanksgiving and joy. Happy festivities to all! 🎉

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