The Chief Minister initiated the festivities by breaking customary coconut at Lord Ganesha temple. Vedic Pundits blessed them by reciting Vedic hymns and presenting them with new clothes, a release said.
In a greeting message issued on Saturday, CM Yogi said that the special festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated in different forms in different parts of the country.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended hearty greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Khichdi festival.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on his birthday and lauded him for his continuous "hard work" for Tripura's progress.
Extending New Year greetings to the Vice President of India, Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that the New Year will bring happiness, peace and prosperity to him and his family.
Japan's Royal family extended its greetings to the citizens at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020, bringing back the annual New Year tradition to life, CNN reported on Monday.