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
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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Sugarcane farmers across several regions of Trichy district, including Thiruvalar Cholai, Vayalur, Thuraiyur and Musiri, are witnessing a bumper harvest this season, bringing cheer ahead of the Pongal festival
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Sunday announced a Pongal festival cash assistance of Rs 3,000 for all rice ration card-holding families across the state, extending the benefit to families residing in Sri Lankan Tamil rehabilitation camps as well.
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Ajay Gupta, President of the Fruit and Vegetable Association, Sunderbani, said, "For the past 30-35 years, high-quality vegetables have been harvested. The farmers use high-quality seeds. Recently, the number of people engaged in this process has also increased. We received proper support
Chouhan added that he would participate in a programme under the scheme, reiterating the government's focus on strengthening rural infrastructure, improving livelihoods, and ensuring inclusive growth across villages.