Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Lohri, wishing them happiness, prosperity, good health and renewed energy.
Lohri celebrations, particularly in northern India, are marked by bonfires, traditional foods and folk songs, adding warmth and joy to the festive season.
Lohri (Jan 13) and Makar Sankranti (Jan 14) are major Indian harvest festivals marking winter's end and the sun's northward journey (Uttarayan), celebrated with bonfires, folk songs, dancing (Lohri), holy dips, kites, and sweets (Makar Sankranti), symbolising new beginnings, prosperity, a
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her warm greetings to citizens in India and abroad on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, which will be celebrated on January 13 and 14.
Ahead of Pongal, one of Tamil Nadu's most important festivals, large quantities of agricultural produce have been brought to the Thoothukudi market area for sale from several districts.
Bull owners have intensified the training routines of their bulls ahead of Jallikattu festival celebrations in the Sengurichi Village in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli.
People in large numbers have started visiting markets to buy Rangoli colours, Muggu powder, nets and decorative items to welcome the harvest festival in a traditional style.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 9: India celebrates harvest festivals across the nation, with each region celebrating the occasion with their own cultural nuances. Be it Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Sankranti, Uttarayan or Lohri, each festival uniquely captures the country's shared spirit
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday made sharp allegations against the Telangana government over its handling of drug-related cases, alleging that investigations are carried out only during festivals and New Year celebrations as a token exercise rather
These initiatives reflect the Railways' continued commitment to meeting increased passenger demand and providing seamless connectivity across the country.