PM Modi, Amit Shah Extend Magh Bihu Greetings
Like Lohri and Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu also marks the end of cold and harsh winter months, people erect makeshift huts called Meji
| 14 Jan 2021 5:28 AM GMT
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah extended Magh Bihu greetings to the people of the state.
PM Modi in a tweet wrote, Magh Bihu wishes to everyone. May the coming times be filled with happiness. With the blessings of Almighty may there be brotherhood and wellness all around.
Magh Bihu wishes to everyone. May the coming times be filled with happiness. With the blessings of Almighty may there be brotherhood and wellness all around. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2021
Happy Makar Sankranti 2021: How To Make Khichdo - Traditional Gujarati Sweet Khichdi (Recipe Inside)
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Highlights
Makar Sankranti sees different traditions in different regions.
In Gujarat, flying kites and preparing khichdo are of great significance.
India celebrates Makar Sankranti today (January 14, 2021). One of the first festivals of the year, Makar Sankranti marks the advent of warmer days and end of long winter nights. It is believed to be first day of Sun s journey towards the North. It is the day when people celebrate the beginning of the harvest season in the country. Makar Sankranti coincides with the festivals of Magh Bihu in Assam, Maghi in Punjab and Thai Pongal in
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today extended "special prayers and wishes" for farmers protesting against the controversial agri laws as he wished the people of the country on the occasion of Pongal, Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned a poem singing glory of the Sun on Makar Sankranti, which says "today is the day to pay respect to the one relentless mover who travels without taking any break for the welfare of all".
AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned a poem singing glory of the Sun on Makar Sankranti, which says today is the day to pay respect to the one relentless mover who travels without taking any break for the welfare of all .
Modi tweeted the poem written in Gujarati, his mother tongue, after extending greetings to people on Makar Sankranti which was celebrated on Thursday.
The PM later tweeted Hindi translation of the Gujarati poem on public demand.
The poem starts by glorifying the sky.
First few lines say Aabh Ma Avsar ane Aabh Ma J Ambar, Suraj No Tap Same Aabh Ma ane Chandni Relai A J Aabh Ma (The sky gives us this occasion as it represents the entire horizon in which the Sun shines and the Moon also shines) .