President Murmu, Leaders Extend Greetings On Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal And Magh Bihu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended festive greetings to citizens across India and abroad on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu. She highlighted the nation’s rich agricultural traditions and the importance of farmers in sustaining the country’s food heritage.

Taking to X, President Murmu posted, “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 post read.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to X to convey his festive greetings. He described Lohri as ‘a symbol of enthusiasm, zeal, and new energy’.

Shah also wished for happiness and prosperity for all.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended wishes for Lohri and Bhogi, hoping the celebrations bring joy, harmony, and prosperity to everyone.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also shared her greetings, highlighting the cultural significance of Lohri as a time to express gratitude to farmers.

“In the witness of the sacred fire, let us renounce negativities and embrace the values of goodwill, harmony, and cooperation. May this sacred light illuminate every family in Delhi with happiness, prosperity, and good health,” she said.

These festivals, celebrated across various regions of India, mark the harvest season and honour nature’s bounty. They also emphasise cultural diversity and community harmony.

They also signal seasonal changes and the collective effort of farming communities in sustaining livelihoods.

These messages collectively underscore the unity in diversity reflected in India’s harvest festivals. They link gratitude to farmers, reverence for nature, and the celebration of seasonal change with the cultural fabric of the nation.

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