PRESIDENT’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu

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

In her message, the President has said, "On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu festivals, I extend heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in the country and abroad.

These festivals are symbols of our rich cultural heritage and bring with them, enthusiasm and joy. Celebrated in diverse forms across the various regions of India, these festivals showcase our harmonious relationship with nature. People also take a holy dip in sacred rivers and perform acts of charity on these occasions.

Through these festivals which are also associated with crops, we express our gratitude to hardworking farmers, who work tirelessly to feed the nation.

May these festivals bring happiness and prosperity in everyone's life and we work together with greater vigour to make India a developed country".