PRESIDENT’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF LOHRI, MAKAR SANKRANTI, MAGH BIHU AND PONGAL

By PIB Delhi

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu greeted her fellow citizens on the eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Pongal (which fall on January 13th, 14th, and 15th respectively).

In a message, the President said, “On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Pongal, I extend my warm greetings to all my fellow citizens living in India and abroad.

These Festivals are living forms of our cultural heritage as well as the symbols of unity in diversity. On these occasions, we bathe in holy rivers and undertake charity-related and other cultural activities. These festivals, celebrated in different manifestations across the country, forge social amity, unity, and brotherhood.

These agricultural festivals also promote environmental conservation. We also recognise the hard work of our farmers by celebrating these festivals.

May these festivals foster the spirit of love and harmony and contribute to making our country more peaceful and prosperous”.

Please click here to see the President’s message –