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President Murmu Extends Festive Greetings for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu

President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings for the harvest festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu, emphasizing their role as symbols of India's agricultural traditions and national unity. She expressed gratitude towards nature and the country's farmers in her message. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also shared festive wishes, praying for happiness and prosperity for all citizens. These festivals, celebrated across India with distinct regional customs like bonfires and feasts, mark the end of the harvest season.

Key Points: President Murmu Greets Nation on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu

  • Festivals mark harvest season end
  • Celebrated with community feasts and bonfires
  • Symbols of agricultural heritage
  • Expressions of gratitude to nature and farmers
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President Murmu extends Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu greetings

President Droupadi Murmu, along with Amit Shah and Mallikarjun Kharge, extends greetings for major Indian harvest festivals, highlighting unity and gratitude to farmers.

"These festivals are symbols of India's rich agricultural traditions and national unity. - President Droupadi Murmu"

New Delhi, January 13

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended greetings for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu, asserting that the festivals are symbols of India's rich agricultural traditions and national unity.

President Murmu also expressed gratitude to nature and thanked the farmer benefactors.

"Heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in the country and abroad on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu. These festivals are symbols of India's rich agricultural traditions and national unity. On this occasion, we also express our gratitude towards nature. Through these festivals, we convey our thanks to the farmer benefactors. My best wishes are that these festivals bring happiness and prosperity into everyone's lives," the 'X' post said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended wishes on Lohri and prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the citizens

"Heartfelt greetings on the festival of 'Lohri', a symbol of enthusiasm, zeal, and new energy. May this festival be a means of happiness and prosperity for all," the 'X' post said.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also extended wishes on Lohri, calling it a festival of joy and celebration that brings boundless happiness and prosperity to citizens.

"Heartiest greetings to all of you on the occasion of Lohri. On this auspicious occasion of Lohri, heartfelt congratulations to everyone. May this festival of joy and celebration bring boundless happiness and prosperity into your lives," Kharge wrote on 'X'.

Magh Bihu, a major harvest festival of Assam, marks the end of the harvest season in Magh and is celebrated with community feasts.

Along with Lohri, Pongal, Sankranti, and Uttarayan, it represents the diverse ways 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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Arjun K
While the greetings are appreciated, I wish there was more concrete action backing up the 'gratitude to farmers'. They need better MSP and protection from climate vagaries, not just annual thank-you notes.
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Sarah B
As someone living abroad, seeing this message from the President feels special. It connects us back home. We're having a small Pongal celebration here in Toronto. The diversity of these harvest festivals is India's real strength.
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Rohit P
Bonfire, til-gud, gajak, and bhangra! Lohri is all about community spirit. Good to see leaders across parties sending wishes. At the end of the day, we are all Indians celebrating the same harvest bounty, just with different names. 👍
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Meera T
The essence of Makar Sankranti - flying kites and sharing til laddoos - is pure joy. It's a festival that cuts across religions and regions. President Murmu's message highlighting national unity is spot on.
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Karthik V
Pongalo Pongal! 🍲 From Tamil Nadu, we welcome the sun god with our clay pots and sugarcane. It's fascinating to read about Lohri and Magh Bihu in the same article. This is the cultural tapestry of India.

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